Regular exercise is good for you. We all know that but, for people living with dementia, illness, reduced mobility, or just simple lack of motivation can easily lead to them becoming much less active. If they are spending long hours everyday chair-bound, they may need some help and encouragement to increase their activity levels. It won’t […]
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Isolation among older generations is alarmingly common. Even before Coronavirus struck as many as 40% of older people still living in their own homes reported feelings of loneliness and boredom, and Lockdown restrictions have only made things worse. Sadly the effects of isolation are felt not only on an emotional level, but they also have […]
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When someone has dementia the parts of their brain used for telling the time begin to deteriorate and eventually stop functioning. When they look at a clock face they might not be able to read the time. They may even lose track of what part of the day it is – often confusing night with […]
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Pets make people happy, which is why so many of us choose to keep a pet at home. But as well as making us smile, the health benefits of engaging with a pet are numerous. Playing with a friendly animal, be it a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea rabbit, or any other friendly four legged friend […]
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Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular dementia are the two most common causes of dementia in the UK. Together they make up over 75% of all dementia diagnoses in the over 65s. Whilst they share many of the same symptoms, the progression and treatment of the 2 conditions can be very different so it’s worth knowing the […]
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