Dementia and eating problems

Dementia and eating problems

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,...
Why an active mind matters

Why an active mind matters

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...
The mental health benefits of cycling

The mental health benefits of cycling

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...
Learning a new language boosts brain function

Learning a new language boosts brain function

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...
Maintaining the health of a person with dementia

Maintaining the health of a person with dementia

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,...