Exercise and Physical activities

Gardening and outside spaces: Tips for people affected by dementia

Gardening at home can be a great way for people affected by dementia to stay active and improve their wellbeing. If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or access to outside space, here are some top gardening tips to try.

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Exploring nature: People with dementia try out nature packs

31 January 2019

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Activity ideas: Spring-ready garden

31 January 2019

Exercise-induced hormone may prevent memory loss

New research, published in the Nature journal today, suggests there may be a relationship between the exercise-induced protein hormone irisin and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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Tackling dementia: A sports cafe that ensures everyone is included

30 November 2018

Activity groups – for people with dementia and their carers

From arts and crafts to other activities like walking and yoga, we have an activity group to suit everyone.

GPs urged to 'prescribe activity' for people with common conditions

GPs are being urged to 'prescribe movement' to patients with some of the most common conditions, including dementia. Read a comment from Alzheimer's Society.

Activity ideas for people with dementia

If you've recently been diagnosed with dementia, there are many ways to keep active and involved. Here are some dementia-friendly activities you can do at home, in the community, and through Alzheimer's Society.

Tips for keeping active and involved when you have dementia

Staying active and involved will help you to live well with dementia. Tips for keeping active include keeping things simple, reducing distractions and breaking tasks down into steps.

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Dementia-friendly golf sessions bring fun to the ‘fore’

03 October 2018

Nordic diet combined with activity can decrease cognitive decline

New research shows that a healthy diet combined with staying active can reduce cognitive decline.

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Activity ideas: Sports and exercise

01 June 2018

Treatment for people with young-onset dementia

Dementia cannot be cured yet, but there are treatments and support to help someone live well with the condition. Here, we look at different types of treatment and services which can provide support.

Gardening and outside spaces: Tips for people affected by dementia

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