Finding activities to help a loved one with dementia stay focused and engaged
Memory problems can have a big impact on a person’s confidence. Frustration, loss of motivation and anxiousness – all common symptoms of dementia- can all too quickly lead to people withdrawing from activities and social groups they previously enjoyed. With the right help though, there is no reason why people living with dementia can’t continue […]
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Holby City features prominent dementia storyline
Alzheimer’s Society have worked closely with BBC show Holby City to portray the complex emotions people have to come to terms with after a dementia diagnosis. One of the show’s characters, Carole Copeland, played by Julia Deakin, was diagnosed with vascular dementia earlier this year. In the coming months, the programme will follow Carole’s story as her dementia progresses, […]
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4 unhelpful myths about dementia debunked
Fear of dementia and its potentially devastating effects looms large in the minds of many, but myths and misunderstandings have led to a distorted view of the condition argues Australian psychiatrist and dementia specialist Dr Kailas Roberts. In a recent article in the Guardian, he writes that our “bleak view” of dementia is “often unjustified”. Prevention […]
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Unforgettable … the songs you first heard as a teenager
Music holds the capacity to connect with people in a way few other things can, and research from University College London is helping maximise the impact that music therapy activities can have to help people living with dementia. Evening Standard, 09/10/21 By Ross Lydall Music first heard as a teenager is most likely to be remembered in […]
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