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Real stories 5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. ... 12 April 2019
Real stories Time and place: People with dementia try out a clock and a locator device A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. ... 01 April 2019
Research AI detects Alzheimer's early signs Josie Clarkson, a dementia advisor and science writer in South London, reports how artificial intelligence (AI) could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier. Josie Clarkson, a dementia advisor and science writer in South London, reports how artificial intelligence (AI) could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier. ... 07 March 2019
News Tag: News. New Fidget Widget toolkit provides meaningful activity for those living with dementia An Alzheimer’s Society and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) funded innovation has created five tactile wooden tools – the Fidget Widget toolkit. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Using artificial intelligence to understand the causes of Alzheimer’s disease Research project: In vivo molecular imaging of early pathology in Alzheimer’s disease using positron emission tomography. Read more
Real stories Help at home: People with dementia try out daily living aids A West Sussex group test products designed to help people with dementia to remain independent and well. A West Sussex group test products designed to help people with dementia to remain independent and well. ... 30 November 2018
Advice Activity ideas: Enjoying music We look at how people with dementia can continue to enjoy music. We look at how people with dementia can continue to enjoy music. ... 30 November 2018
Information Can Amazon Alexa or Echo help my step-dad with dementia? Our Ask an expert column looks at whether virtual assistants, such as Amazon Alexa or Echo, can help support people living with dementia. Our Ask an expert column looks at whether virtual assistants, such as Amazon Alexa or Echo, can help support people living with dementia. ... 01 October 2018
Information Tag: Information. A calendar designed to help keep track of dates as dementia progresses Val Horncastle, who had Alzheimer’s disease, came up with the idea for the ‘Memory Calendar’ with her husband Keith. We hear how a calendar designed to help one person is benefiting many others. Read more
Information People with dementia try out reminder products A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at high and low tech reminders. A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at high and low tech reminders. ... 01 August 2018
Information People with dementia try out games and gadgets A south London activity group tries out a range of games and some gadgets that speak the time. A south London activity group tries out a range of games and some gadgets that speak the time. ... 01 August 2018
Information A website that offers more Rik Williams, UX Architect in our Digital team, explains how we're improving our website. Rik Williams, UX Architect in our Digital team, explains how we're improving our website. ... 01 June 2018