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Advice Taking time for mindfulness and reflection, whether you have dementia or not We ask people about how they keep active and well. This time, we hear about how readers stop to reflect and be mindful. We ask people about how they keep active and well. This time, we hear about how readers stop to reflect and be mindful. ... 22 September 2021
Information Tag: Information. Social withdrawal and dementia Read about how dementia can cause social withdrawal in some people with dementia. Read more
Real stories Remembering Mum on Mother's Day: Vicki's Memory Walk story This Mother’s Day, Vicki shares fond memories of her mum, Margaret, who had vascular dementia. Following Margaret's passing in 2019, Vicki plans to take part in Memory Walk this year to raise vital funds for people affected by dementia. This Mother’s Day, Vicki shares fond memories of her mum, Margaret, who had vascular dementia. Following Margaret's passing in 2019, Vicki plans to take part in Memory Walk this year to raise vital funds for people affected by dementia. ... 10 March 2021 7comments.
Advice Life after lockdown: Adjusting to the 'new normal' for a person with dementia Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change. Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change. ... 05 March 2021 6comments.
Information How talking therapies can help a person who has dementia Advice about how speaking to a therapist could benefit someone with a dementia diagnosis. Advice about how speaking to a therapist could benefit someone with a dementia diagnosis. ... 01 December 2020
Advice Tag: Advice. Loneliness and depression in a person with dementia There are things that people with dementia can do to help manage loneliness and depression when living alone. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Support and services from the GP Support and services from the GP include support for anxiety and depression, medical and practical support. Read more
Information Memory loss but not dementia: functional cognitive disorder (FCD) Researchers have studied people being assessed for problems with their thinking and memory. Recent figures suggest that, of people going to a memory clinic with such symptoms, as many as one in four don’t have dementia. Instead, these difficulties are caused by functional cognitive disorder. Researchers have studied people being assessed for problems with their thinking and memory. Recent figures suggest that, of people going to a memory clinic with such symptoms, as many as one in four don’t have dementia. Instead, these difficulties are caused by functional cognitive disorder. ... 24 September 2020 19comments.
Research A fresh START: reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in carers Carers can face stress, anxiety and depression while caring for a relative with dementia. A new research project shows the value of specially designed psychological support for helping them to cope. Carers can face stress, anxiety and depression while caring for a relative with dementia. A new research project shows the value of specially designed psychological support for helping them to cope. ... 12 September 2019 5comments.
News Tag: News. NHS England expert warns to look out for signs of dementia this Christmas - Alzheimer's Society comment People should look out for signs of depression and dementia among older family members and friends over Christmas, a health chief has said. Read more
Real stories Nothing to hide: Welcome support amid some difficult days Meet Elmar, a man with dementia who is benefitting from a group where he knows he's not being judged. Meet Elmar, a man with dementia who is benefitting from a group where he knows he's not being judged. ... 01 October 2018 0comments.
Research Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for dementia Dr Joshua Stott tells us about his research into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Dr Joshua Stott tells us about his research into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). ... 01 June 2018 5comments.
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