If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them.
If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them.
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A new approach to dementia care, Material Citizenship, shows how everyday functional objects are important in supporting a person with dementia live the lives they want to live, their way. Dr Kellyn Lee explains what this means to dementia care.
A new approach to dementia care, Material Citizenship, shows how everyday functional objects are important in supporting a person with dementia live the lives they want to live, their way. Dr Kellyn Lee explains what this means to dementia care.
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Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending.
Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending.
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Alzheimer’s Society is working with HUG by LAUGH through its Accelerator Programme, helping to ensure HUG™ - a soft comforter designed to be cuddled - is commercially available and bringing it into the hands of the people who need it the most.
Cherry Evans shares how the Community Makers network has helped her to continue supporting people affected by dementia since the first lockdown.
Cherry Evans shares how the Community Makers network has helped her to continue supporting people affected by dementia since the first lockdown.
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A local authority in East England employs a humanoid dementia-friendly robot that brings joy to people with dementia through reminiscence activities.
A local authority in East England employs a humanoid dementia-friendly robot that brings joy to people with dementia through reminiscence activities.
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Today there are more dedicated dementia researchers working to understand the condition and develop new treatments than ever before. Our research team went to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles to get all the latest news.
Today there are more dedicated dementia researchers working to understand the condition and develop new treatments than ever before. Our research team went to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles to get all the latest news.
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Jelly Drops are sweets containing 90 per cent water that can keep people with dementia hydrated. Alzheimer’s Society is partnering with the Jelly Drops team through our Accelerator Programme.
Our £20 million research centre focuses on innovation in care research. Read about five of the new innovative technologies we're developing.
Our £20 million research centre focuses on innovation in care research. Read about five of the new innovative technologies we're developing.
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An Alzheimer’s Society and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) funded innovation has created five tactile wooden tools – the Fidget Widget toolkit.
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