Jul 3, 2018 | Advice, Health
Keeping your mind active, by maintaining a focus in life, is an important way to boost cognitive function. We chat with Richard Howeson, owner of uTalk (utalk.com/en), about why this is so vital. When it comes to lowering your risk of developing dementia, regular...
Jun 18, 2018 | Exercise, Health
We all know that regular cardiovascular exercise like cycling is good for our physical health, but it’s also highly beneficial for our brain health too. Christina Neal speaks to Richard Howeson from Britain’s biggest language company, uTalk, about how cycling helps...
Jun 8, 2018 | Advice, Health
Learning a second language could help to boost cognitive skills and delay the onset of dementia. Christina Neal reveals why and speaks to Richard Howeson, owner of Britain’s biggest language learning company, uTalk, who reveals the benefits of learning another...
Jun 6, 2018 | Advice, Health
Looking at the bigger picture of a person with dementia’s health is important. Hayley Cantrell, manager of Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home (https://www.foxearthlodge.co.uk), explains how to take care of a loved one. If a loved one is living with a diagnosis of dementia,...
Jun 4, 2018 | Advice, Health
Social contact is crucial for the emotional wellbeing of a person with dementia. Business owner Monica Bradley explains why she made a point of ensuring her mum had a varied social schedule… I cared for my late mum, Agnes, who had dementia until she passed away in...
Jun 2, 2018 | Health, Nutrition
A person with dementia can experience changes in appetite which can affect their health if they are not getting enough nutrients. Helen Drain, Dementia Trainer & Deputy Training Team Leader at Christies Care (christiescare.com) has some advice on managing the...
