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Information Tag: Information. Living with dementia - Keeping active and involved Keeping active and involved is one of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Find out how to download a copy or place your order by post. Read more
News Tag: News. Brits would rather go on a walk with their pet than their partner, Memory Walk survey reveals Alzheimer’s Society survey reveals new data ahead of Memory Walk 2021, which starts this Autumn, with 44% of pet owners saying they would rather walk with their pets than their partners. Read more
Advice Ideas to help a person with dementia enjoy nature Contact with nature can improve our wellbeing and help us feel less stressed. It also stimulates our senses, whether listening to birdsong, watching wildlife or feeling leaves. Contact with nature can improve our wellbeing and help us feel less stressed. It also stimulates our senses, whether listening to birdsong, watching wildlife or feeling leaves. ... 30 July 2021
Research Tag: Research. Exercise therapy in early dementia From the spring 2016 edition of Care and cure magazine, a major £2.8 million study is being launched into therapy that aims to maintain activity, independence and balance among people living with the early stages of dementia. Read more
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 6comments.
News Tag: News. Rugby legends join large dementia prevention study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society One of Welsh rugby’s all-time greats, Shane Williams MBE, and former English rugby World Cup winner Ben Kay MBE will be among 50 former elite rugby players enrolling in a new phase of the UK and Ireland wide PREVENT study, called PREVENT:RFC. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Understanding risk of dementia in professional rugby players Research project: PREVENT Dementia: Rugby Football Cohort (PREVENT: RFC) Read more
Information Tried and tested: Garden tools People affected by dementia try out gardening tools that are designed to be easier to handle. People affected by dementia try out gardening tools that are designed to be easier to handle. ... 31 March 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society announces leading sports organisations joining Sport United Against Dementia board Representatives from the Premier League, England and Wales Cricket Board and Premiership Rugby join forces for first time to tackle dementia Read more
Advice Help with finding activities for somebody living with dementia Where to go for ideas about enjoyable and beneficial activities for people with dementia. Where to go for ideas about enjoyable and beneficial activities for people with dementia. ... 01 February 2021
Advice Dementia activity ideas: 5 ways our handbook for carers can help If you’re caring for a person with dementia, our handbook is for you. Read how it can help you find activities suited to the person’s interests and abilities. If you’re caring for a person with dementia, our handbook is for you. Read how it can help you find activities suited to the person’s interests and abilities. ... 27 November 2020 15comments.
Advice Tag: Advice. The activities handbook: Supporting someone with dementia to stay active and involved This handbook is for anyone who is caring for a person with dementia. It will help you suggest enjoyable and engaging activities for the person you’re caring for. Read more
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