Discovering the joys of gardening for those living with dementia
Gardening is something that can bring great comfort and pleasure to people of all ages and abilities, and people living with dementia are no exception. Whether they were keen gardeners or not before diagnosis, connecting with the outdoors offers activities which can distract, engage, add to routines and be a meaningful focus for physical and […]
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“Music brings hope to those with dementia” : Vicky McClure’s dementia choir
After watching her grandmother struggle with dementia, the Line of Duty star formed a choir to prove the value of music as therapy…Article by Terry Payne for Radio Times 28/04/19As a line of dialogue it could have come straight from the mouth of Vicky McClure’s Line of Duty character Kate Fleming. “We’ve got each other’s […]
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Health Secretary supports wider prescribing of dance and music therapy for dementia patients
Dementia patients would benefit from ‘personal playlists’ to reduce agitation, says the Health Secretary. Music and dance sessions should be prescribed to more dementia patients in order to prevent ‘over-medicalised’ treatment, according to the Health Secretary. The announcement follows a recent study that found giving patients personal music playlists resulted in a 60 per cent reduction in the need […]
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Robotic pets all set to become widespread in dementia care
Evidence suggests that robotic pets really do have the capacity to help people living with dementia. Robotic companions have recently been trialled at 2 separate universities in the UK and the results are very encouraging. The robotic pets have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, promote social interaction, facilitate emotional expression, and improve both mood […]
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