Launched in 2012, Dementia Friends is a national initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society and funded by government bodies; the Cabinet Office and the Department of Health. The aim of the initiative is to give the public a better understanding of dementia and make them aware of the way they can contribute to making a […]

As part of Dementia Awareness Week, we have decided to launch a dementia forum, to allow people to “Talk Dementia”, by sharing their experiences with others. We noticed that there weren’t many active forums out there, especially based in the UK. Feedback from the public told us that this would be something which people affected by dementia […]

The Care Quality Commission has recently released a report which unveils a number of alarming statistics relating to the care of people with Dementia in England. The report concluded that the care system in England- including care homes and hospitals- is struggling to cope with the demands of the rising number of people being diagnosed […]

Recent reports have linked the amount of sleep we get at night, to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia.  We take a closer look at how sleep and memory problems could be linked.

Yesterday we introduce the four main types of tea.  Today, we look at some of the ways that drinking tea can boost your health!  So sit back with a cuppa and see just how good it is for you. Health Benefits of Tea Everyone enjoys a cuppa; in fact, after water, tea it the most […]

As the Dementia UK Time for A Cuppa campaign continues, we will be asking that question all week long.  Today, we start by taking a look at the four main types of tea.

It’s tea time!  Time for the annual Dementia UK Time for a Cuppa campaign.  This year to help raise awareness for the campaign we are running a contest.  Vote for your favourite type of cuppa and you could win one of two lovely tea-themed prizes. First prize is a beautiful wicker hamper from Tregothnan, filled […]

Norway has been considering the legal implications of allowing doctors and caregivers to place electronic tags on Dementia patients in a bid to prevent wandering.   The idea is that someone with Dementia could easily be located if they leave their home without their carer knowing. While in it’s simplest form the concept is practical […]

Can dogs help people with Dementia? Yes, and in many ways! Dementia Dog, is currently piloting a scheme to establish the impact dogs can have on Dementia patients’ lives. Read on for 5 ways in which dogs can assist Dementia patients:   Daily Routine Support Dementia can cause people to forget the simplest of tasks, even […]

One of the most frustrating things about dementia is the way that it erodes someones ability to have even the simplest of conversations. As every day words become hard to find, both dementia patients and their carers can struggle to discuss activities that most of us take for granted. The following communication advice is gathered […]

Reducing High Blood Pressure Can Lower Risk of Dementia. There has been a lot of talk lately about new “breakthroughs” in Dementia research, along with claims of how certain drugs such as beta blockers can help to reduce the risk of patients developing Alzheimers or other forms of Dementia. The underlying key element, however, is quite simple […]

We may still be several years away from a cure for dementia, but experts are stressing how important early diagnosis is to improving the quality of life for sufferers. Diagnosis, and awareness, of dementia was a hot topic at the Dementia 2012 Conference a few weeks ago.  There are two very strong reasons for this: Much more […]