How can the great outdoors help us to age well? It's all in understanding the ageing process, acceptance and the quest for purpose, say the experts.
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The impact of disorientating spaces on people with dementia can be profound, and can create serious deterioration in their wellbeing. Case studies of new build and refurbished care homes reveal how dementia-friendly interior and exterior design enable improved working practices for care staff, and lead to greater independence and a better quality of life for residents.
Category: Health, Sports & Psychology
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of different disorders that affect the brain- get the low down on the various types here.
Category: Health, Sports & Psychology
When do issues around safety versus human rights conflict in dementia care homes? What can be done to help retain the resident's freedom of choice?
Category: Health, Sports & Psychology
How can you empower those with dementia and keep them involved in social situations?
Category: Health, Sports & Psychology
Family and carers often have to make difficult decisions that affect those suffering with dementia. Find out what decisions are beneficial and what is harmful in this article.
Category: Health, Sports & Psychology
Is a 'leaky' blood-brain barrier driving Alzheimer's disease? The latest scientific research indicates this may be the case. Read on to find out more.
Category: Health, Sports & Psychology
What are your views on dementia care? What needs to change? Share your views here.
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In the final part of Louise's story, we hear how Louise wants to go outside in the garden. However, care staff deem safety is more important than her freedom.
Category: Health, Sports & Psychology
Katherine explains in this podcast why her mother had to enter full-time residential care. She also expresses her surprise at the way the care home is run.
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Listen to the second part of Louise's story where Katherine is unable to care for her mother any longer and looks at temporary respite care.
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In the first part of Louise's Story hear how Katherine notices odd behaviour in her mother and consults her GP.
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Life expectancy has risen across the globe and with it so has the number of people with dementia, so what can be done to improve the care, compassion and social response to this increasing health problem?
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Wednesday 21 September is World Alzheimer's Day™ 2011 and the theme for this year is 'faces of dementia'. Use our guide to help raise awareness of dementia and keep you informed
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How does the brain age and what can be done to decrease the onset of dementia? This article has many handy tips for people with dementia and their carers.
Category: Health
The 5 Ways Dementia Friendly Café in Milton Keynes includes a guided walk for those with dementia. Andrew, a volunteer from the cafe explains more about the project with The Open University and Park's Trust...
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A new resource aimed to help people with dementia engage with their surroundings has been developed by The Parks Trust in Partnership with The Open University. This article explains more...
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The best experts in a condition are the people living well with it.
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New research apparently contradicts what we thought we knew about blood pressure and dementia. Cheryl Hawkes explains why we might all want to stick in the Goldilocks Zone.
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If you have any questions about dealing with dementia, this page provides you with information and links to websites with further details
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