Author Archives: Bexhill Dementia
Author Archives: Bexhill Dementia
Communication often becomes more difficult as dementia symptoms worsen so when you’re visiting a loved one it can feel daunting knowing how to behave and what to say. To help put both you and your loved one more at ease, try these 6 simple tips to remove the stress, improve communication and make your visit […]
Continue readingM4D Radio, the specialist dementia radio station set up by the charity Music for Dementia, celebrated its first birthday this week with contributions from a host of celebrity supporters. Programmes throughout the week featured playlists from a stellar line-up of celebs including former ‘Strictly’ judge Len Goodman, Coronation Street stars Shobna Gulati and Jennie McAlpine, […]
Continue readingHelen Green, Dementia Specialist Nurse on Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, charts the causes and progression of vascular dementia and explains how it’s possible to reduce the risk of developing the condition. Dementia is an umbrella term encompassing many differing conditions that affect the structure and function of the brain. These conditions can lead to problems […]
Continue readingNutrition plays a key part in keeping all of us healthy. But for older people living with dementia, the challenges of maintaining a healthy diet and regular mealtime routine can become overwhelming. Many older people coping with the varying symptoms of dementia struggle to get the essential nutrition they need, particularly in the later stages […]
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