New comparative study using VR to examine cognitive function in older people shows promising results
A new study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, looking at the effectiveness of VR in screening for cognitive impairment has been hailed…
NHS hospital embraces pioneering dementia technology to help encourage social interaction amongst patients
Salisbury District Hospital in Wiltshire has installed a number of interactive Tovertafel tables for its dementia patients, which are designed to stimulate the patients’ brains…
Assistive robotic seals could be rolled out to dementia patients across North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire County Council is exploring the option of rolling out dementia-friendly robotic seals – which have been nicknamed “Yorkie” – across North Yorkshire to…
Nationwide historic and countryside sites to be made dementia-friendly in new three-year project
Wimpole in Cambridge Two of the UK’s most popular charities, the National Trust and Alzheimer’s Society, have unveiled a three-year project to make all of…
National campaign gives dementia patients access to information on local music-based events and services
Music for Dementia 2020, a national campaign aiming to make music more accessible for people with dementia, is launching a free Musical Map for Dementia,…
NHS hospitals embrace nostalgic décor to encourage memories amongst dementia patients
NHS hospitals throughout England are decorating their wards, rooms and corridors in 1940s and 1950s styles for dementia patients, creating a calming, familiar environment which…
More than 50 percent of healthcare professionals feel their colleagues ignore people with dementia, new research shows
Results from the world’s largest survey on attitudes to dementia highlight a shocking lack of global knowledge surrounding dementia, with one-third of respondents stating that…
Improved take-up of telemedicine for dementia patients could significantly reduce pressure off healthcare professionals, new research unveils
According to new research, expanded telemedicine services for dementia patients could significantly reduce local healthcare costs and ease pressure off healthcare professionals. These insights come…
£130 million funding boost to develop important new tech to tackle cancer and debilitating illnesses
Announced by the UK Government, thousands of NHS patients could receive faster diagnosis and better treatment for life-changing diseases like cancer, dementia and Parkinson’s. The…
Mass survey launches to help shape future treatments for dementia and improve patients’ quality of life
Leading dementia research charity Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling for people to take part in a new online survey that could help shape future treatments…