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'”.
The hidden realities of supporting a person with dementia
Caring for someone with dementia is not like caring for someone with other neurological diseases, such as advanced multiple sclerosis, organ failure, or end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It's more like supporting someone lost in an unfamiliar world that…
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.
Does a Therapist’s Gender Identity Matter in Counselling?
A therapist’s gender identity can affect how counselling goes, but it depends on several things, such as the client’s background, the culture they come from, and what kind of issues they’re working on. It’s also important to remember that gender…
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.
Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients to be enrolled in clinical trials
Tens of thousands of UK dementia patients are to be enrolled in clinical trials designed to dramatically speed up the hunt for a cure. Read the news of this scheme in The Guardian article "Tens of thousands of UK dementia…
Lowering risk of dementia with physical fitness
A Swedish research team found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a decreased dementia risk, as outlined in this Guardian article.