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Using a tablet computer to help ease agitation in dementia patients
The use of tablet computers has been found by researchers in the US to be a safe and highly effective tool to reduce the agitation so commonly experienced by those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia.Reporting the team’s findings in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Ipsit Vahia, medical director of Geriatric […]
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Alzheimer’s Society explains why it’s so important for people affected by dementia to get involved in research
Shared from Alzheimer’s Society blog 9th July 2018People affected by dementia are at the heart of every area of our work here at Alzheimer’s Society. It is especially of importance in the research we fund. For eight years, Matt Murray has championed the involvement of people with dementia, carers and former carers in research. Here he shares the […]
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Local charity raises valuable funds for Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance
A quiz night held by the Rotary Club of Senlac has raised £350 for Bexhill Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA).The quiz, held at Little Common Community Centre, attracted nearly 100 people and £700 was raised and shared between BDAA and Senlac Rotary’s Foundation – Rotary’s own charity. Glyn Parry and Caroline Aherne, arranged the quiz for […]
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Why handling depression is an important part of dementia care
Depression is very common among people with dementia but recognising the symptoms of depression may not be as easy as you may think. Many of the symptoms of depression are shared with those of dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease in particular, and it is not uncommon for people to assume they just have to put up […]
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