In the week when Prime Minister, David Cameron pledged extra funding to accelerate progress in dementia research in the UK, Bexhill MP, Greg Barker,was out locally doing his bit to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by those affected by dementia and highlight the valuable work of one local charity helping those with early onset […]
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Therapy dogs and other animals can stimulate social interaction and ease agitation in dementia patients. But it takes specially trained pets to bring the full benefit of animal therapy into elder care settings. By Madeline Vann, MPH Talk to animal therapy practitioners and researchers and you will hear stories about therapy dogs and dementia patients […]
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Facebook users are being invited to experience what it is like to live with dementia in a bid to raise greater awareness about the disease. The FaceDementia app, by Alzheimer’s Research UK, “takes over” personal Facebook pages, and temporarily erases important memories, mimicking how dementia affects the brain. Users can watch their personal photos, important […]
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As the symptoms in the later phase of dementia ended up being more severe, self-reliance decreases up until eventually round the clock care ends up being a need. While our first instincts, rather naturally, may be to bury our heads in the sand, knowing exactly what to anticipate can assist significantly in planning for the […]
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