4 ways animals can help people living with dementia
Sean Whiting, Director of specialist country, equestrian and pet supplies store Houghton Country, tells us how those living with dementia can benefit from being around animals. We know our pets bring us love and companionship, but they also have so many other benefits that make them an excellent form of therapy. For those living with […]
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Healthy Lifestyle choices have potential to offset genetic risks of dementia
New research gives new hope to anyone with worried about their genetic risk of developing dementia by adding weight to the idea that making healthy lifestyle choices can significantly reduce the risks. Research suggests the risk of developing dementia was 32% lower in people with a high genetic risk if they had followed a healthy […]
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Innovative Jelly Drop sweets to tackle dehydration in dementia
The Azheimer’s Society are supporting the development of a new product that could help prevent dehydration in people living with dementia. Jelly Drops, bright bite sized sweets, are the brainchild of Lewis Hornby. Lewis’ grandmother Pat is living with dementia and was sadly hospitalised due to dehydration. Inspired by his grandmother’s love for sweets, Lewis […]
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Hearing loss and the link with dementia
If we address hearing loss, can we really decrease our risk of developing dementia? Mark Atkinson, Chief Executive Action of Hearing Loss investigates Recent global research suggests that hearing loss and dementia are linked. Having mild hearing loss is thought to double your risk of developing dementia and the level increases the more severe your […]
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