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Advice Tag: Advice. Activity ideas for people with dementia If you've recently been diagnosed with dementia, there are many ways to keep active and involved. Here are some dementia-friendly activities you can do at home, in the community, and through Alzheimer's Society. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Tips for keeping active and involved when you have dementia Staying active and involved will help you to live well with dementia. Tips for keeping active include keeping things simple, reducing distractions and breaking tasks down into steps. Read more
Information Dementia-friendly golf sessions bring fun to the ‘fore’ Programme Partnerships Officer Steven McFadyen visits a group of golfers with dementia. He shares why golf is important for the primary carers, too. Programme Partnerships Officer Steven McFadyen visits a group of golfers with dementia. He shares why golf is important for the primary carers, too. ... 03 October 2018
Research GPS-tracking insoles for safer walking Learn about a trial in Dorset to test global positioning system (GPS) tracking insoles within the shoes of people with dementia. Learn about a trial in Dorset to test global positioning system (GPS) tracking insoles within the shoes of people with dementia. ... 01 September 2018
Real stories Cycling in my seventies and living well with dementia Completing a RideLondon is no mean feat. 73-year-old Dorothy-Anne lives well with dementia and reflects on her experience of the cycling event. Completing a RideLondon is no mean feat. 73-year-old Dorothy-Anne lives well with dementia and reflects on her experience of the cycling event. ... 03 August 2018
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
Research Exercise and risk Find out how regular exercise could reduce dementia risk reduce dementia risk alongside physical and mental health benefits. Find out how regular exercise could reduce dementia risk reduce dementia risk alongside physical and mental health benefits. ... 01 June 2018
Information Activity ideas: Sports and exercise We look at how someone living with dementia can stay involved in sports and exercise. We look at how someone living with dementia can stay involved in sports and exercise. ... 01 June 2018
Advice Tag: Advice. Treatment for people with young-onset dementia Dementia cannot be cured yet, but there are treatments and support that can help someone live well with the condition. This page looks at the different types of treatments that can help someone with their symptoms. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Mental, physical and speech abilities in later stages of dementia As dementia progresses to the later stages, people may have difficulties with memory and concentration, as well as their mobility and speech. Read more
Information Tag: Information. A knitting group providing a way for people with dementia to remain involved in the community From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, it can be a challenge to find meaningful activities as dementia progresses. Heather Stephen learns about a south Yorkshire group that does this while also involving the wider community. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. A dance programme set up by a physiotherapist brings people with dementia together From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, dancing, great for fitness and feeling good, can also benefit people with dementia. Heather Stephen found out about a dance programme that is bringing people together in Cumbria. Read more