Challenge your brain (even on the train)
The article "Challenge your brain (even on the train)" by Alzheimer’s Research UK looks into the benefits of regularly challenging one’s brain. Read the full article here.
‘Caring was the most difficult time of my life’
This BBC News article 'Caring was the most difficult time of my life' talks about the struggles some carers face.
Fans with Alzheimer’s lead out England for charity
Two Bristol football fans have led out the England men's team at Wembley ahead of a friendly against Wales in aid of an Alzheimer's charity. Read the BBC article "Fans with Alzheimer’s lead out England for charity".
Three-minute test helps identify people at greater risk of Alzheimer’s, trial finds
Three-minute test helps identify people at greater risk of Alzheimer’s, trial finds. Test detects memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s long before typical diagnosis, raising possibility of earlier drug intervention. See the Guardian article for more details "Three-minute test helps identify…
Bird watching is therapy for those with dementia
A birdwatching group is helping people with dementia and their loved ones to find therapy in the great outdoors. Here is the full BBC article "Bird watching is therapy for those with dementia".
Kids and dementia patients enjoy ‘smiles and love’
Dementia patients have partnered with primary school pupils in south-east London in a project to assuage loneliness and improve cognitive function. Read details of this BBC News article “Kids and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'”.
Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference
Bianca Nogrady writes "Some memory lapses are nothing to worry about, but getting help for early warning signs can reduce the risk of them progressing". She elaborates further in this article in The Guardian.
Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know
When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope. Read more in a Guardian article "Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the…
When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?
Pin-prick blood tests that detect possible precursors of Alzheimer’s disease are becoming available – but is it right to label people who will never develop the disease?A Guardian article "When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?" expands on this…
Exercising throughout life could prevent dementia
People who exercise throughout their lives have a better chance of avoiding dementia – even if they show signs of diseases like Alzheimer’s, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.