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Findings from the York Dementia Without Walls project which explored how to make York a good place to live for people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Category Archives: Healthy lifestyle
Research shows that exercise can postpone a decline in cognitive function amongst people living with dementia in care homes
Researchers in Germany were able to postpone a decline in cognitive function amongst people with dementia in a nursing-home setting who participated in a 12 month regime of behavioural and mental exercises. Read more »
Canadian study finds link between dementia and wide range of health problems
Improving and maintaining health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as skin problems, vision and hearing, may lower a person’s risk for developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology, 13 July 2011. Read more »
Obesity in mid life linked to dementia
People who are obese in middle age are at almost four times greater risk of developing dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease in later life than people of normal weight, according to a study published in the journal Neurology on 2 May. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 36
The March 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Shared Lives; Top tips to tackle forgetfulness; Peter Thursby. Read more »
Drinking alcohol linked to decreased risk of dementia
Light to moderate alcohol consumption could decrease the risk of cognitive decline or dementia according to a study published in Age and Ageing today (Thursday 2 March 2011). Read more »
Living Life with Dementia
The aim of this guide is to show just some of the ways that local Age UKs and Age Concerns are making a difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Moderate exercise boosts memory power
Recent reserach has shown that taking moderate exercise, such as Walking, for 40 minutes a few times a week is enough to preserve memory and keep ageing brains on top form. Read more »
European Network on Independent Living, December newsletter
The December 2010 edition of the European Network on Independent Living newsletter is available to download from the ENIL website. Read more »
Singing for the Brain wins £49,000 of funding
The Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain service has won £49,000 from the Big Lottery People’s Millions to develop more singing groups across Devon and Cornwall. Read more »
Living well with dementia bulletin, Issue 3, October 2010
The third issue of the Living Well with Dementia bulletin provides features on achievements in implementing the National Dementia Strategy across the South West of England. This includes work to raise awareness, improving early diagnosis and early intervention, delivering better dementia care in general hospitals and care homes and developing an informed and effective workforce for people with dementia. Read more »
Gloucestershire Living Well Handbook
The Living Well Handbook has been developed to allow people living with dementia to communicate their likes, dislikes, medical and lifestyle needs to carers and healthcare staff. Read more »
International Dementia Excellence Awards
The International Dementia Excellence Awards are designed to recognise organisations and individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life of people with dementia. Read more »
Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of dementia
According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh, having a healthy lifestyle mid-life is likely to help stave off dementia in later life. Read more »