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Real stories 'During lockdown, getting out for a walk kept me sane' - Living well with dementia and arthritis Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. ... 02 June 2021
Advice Tag: Advice. Managing overeating and dementia Some people with dementia may eat too much or too often. This page has tips on how to manage these situations. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Changes in eating habits and food preference People with dementia can experience changes in how much food they eat and when and what food they prefer. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. How physical and sensory difficulties can affect eating People with dementia can have physical and sensory difficulties that can affect eating and drinking. This page has information about common problems and tips for managing them. Read more
News Tag: News. Good heart health at age 50 linked to lower dementia risk later in life – Alzheimer’s Society comment Having good heart health age 50 is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study published in the BMJ today. Read more
Research Investigating mushrooms Josie Clarkson, a Dementia Support Worker and science writer in South London, looks at research into mushrooms and brain function. Josie Clarkson, a Dementia Support Worker and science writer in South London, looks at research into mushrooms and brain function. ... 04 June 2019
News Tag: News. Diet quality during midlife bears no significant risk on developing dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association explored the link between diet quality during midlife and dementia in 8225 participants. Read more
News Tag: News. Excessive body fat around the middle linked to smaller brain size - Alzheimer's Society comment Carrying extra body fat, especially around the middle, may be linked to brain shrinkage, according to a study published by Neurology. Read more
News Tag: News. Less than half take health check that could prevent dementia Less than half of over-40s have taken a free national health check which could reduce the risk of dementia, according to NHS England. Read more
News Tag: News. Nordic diet combined with activity can decrease cognitive decline New research shows that a healthy diet combined with staying active can reduce cognitive decline. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Maintaining a healthy bladder and bowels Keeping the bladder, urinary tract and bowels healthy is a good first step to preventing toilet problems and incontinence. Here we share some tips to help a person with dementia, and some information on constipation. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Eating and drinking – useful organisations Find out more about organisations that can help with advice on eating and drinking for people living with dementia. Read more
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