The BBC service that is helping people with dementia
A BBC service providing resources for reminiscence, and designed specifically to help those with dementia, has received resounding support from its users with 73% of surveys respondents reporting it had helped them trigger long-term memories.The BBC RemArc service was launched in May 2016 with help from experts in dementia care from the Universities of Dundee […]
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Sainsbury’s introduce dementia friendly toilet signs to all stores
Sainsbury’s have pledged to make toilets in all their stores more dementia friendly by introducing colourful, easy to spot, ‘Way out’ signs on the doors.This simple initiative will help customers with dementia find their way about more easily and help prevent them becoming disorientated and confused in the unfamiliar surroundings.The idea came from campaigner Angela […]
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The app that encourages people to use music to help loved ones with dementia
Dementia charity ‘Playlist for Life’ have launched a new music app to help make it easier for families and professionals to bring the benefits of music to anyone living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.Scottish based ‘Playlist for Life’ was set up by writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson in 2013 to spread awareness of […]
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Adjusting to a Diagnosis of Dementia
A diagnosis of dementia can feel like the end of life as you know it. But it needn’t. Although the news is just as shocking for family and friends as it is for the person diagnosed, it’s important for everyone to remember that it is possible to live, and LIVE WELL with dementia for many […]
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