The best way to turn your home into a dementia friendly space
When faced with a medical diagnosis of dementia, one of the most immediate concerns people have is that confusion and memory loss will prevent them from being able to continue living safely in their own home. Yet, with the right support, and some standard design and lay-out alterations, much can be done to transform the […]
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The Value of Respite Care
Watching a beloved partner, parent or friend become steadily more confused, forgetful, depressed and irritable as dementia sets in, is a frightening and lonely experience. Having to deal with your loved one’s strange new set of behaviour patterns and providing constant care is exhausting and can quickly become very isolating. However well equipped you are, […]
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How Animal Therapy Helps Dementia Patients
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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Dementia Facebook app to raise awareness of the illness
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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