Jul 9, 2024 | Featured, News
Dementia Help has been honoured with the Most Trusted Dementia Support Platform 2024 – UK at the Global Health & Pharma’s Social Care Awards 2024. This prestigious award recognises the incredible work done in the social care sector and highlights the true...
Jul 18, 2023 | About Dementia, News
Alzheimer’s treatment significantly slows disease progression by 35% and Re:Cognition Health Proud to Deliver Donanemab Clinical Trial Re:Cognition Health, a pioneering brain and mind clinic specialising in the delivery of clinical trials, is thrilled by the promising...
Jun 2, 2023 | About Dementia, News
Do you care for a loved one living alone and worry about the person wandering and getting lost? A new Safe and Found program from MedicAlert could put your mind at rest. There are so many challenges when caring for a person with dementia. If your loved one lives alone...
May 19, 2023 | About Dementia
Our Founder and Editor Christina Neal writes about the day she realised her mum’s forgetfulness and confusion were signs of dementia When my mum was diagnosed with dementia, I knew very little about the disease and had only associated it with memory loss, which is...
Feb 27, 2023 | Health, Nutrition
Ensuring a person with dementia eats a balanced diet can be a challenge. Here are some common issues that may occur and how to deal with them. Cravings for sweet foods can increase It’s common for a person with dementia to consume excessive amounts of sweets,...
Feb 17, 2023 | About Dementia, Behaviour
While it can be challenging and emotionally taxing to have conversations with someone who has dementia, it is important to know what not to say to ensure comfort and respect. Here are a few key things not to say when talking to someone with dementia. “Do you remember...
Sep 25, 2022 | About Dementia
Dementia is a broad term used to describe a decline in mental ability. This can include problems with memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Dementia affects people of all ages but is most common in older adults. While there is no one-size-fits-all...
Aug 14, 2022 | About Dementia
It’s estimated that there are currently around 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. This number is set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Dementia is one of the biggest challenges faced by carers. It can be both rewarding and demanding and often...
