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Can caring for a pet help a person with dementia?

Pets can give people with dementia feelings of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn’t a decision to be made lightly. There are lots of things to consider before seeking a pet for someone with dementia.

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Dealing with utilities for a person with dementia if they are unable to do this

From the April/May 2016 issue of our magazine, paying someone else’s bills and dealing with their utilities isn't as easy if you haven't being legally appointed to act on their behalf, but there are still ways to help.

Keeping safe: stairs and keeping steady

Advice and tips for people living with dementia to make stairs safe and reduce risk of falling.

Staying safe and secure at home

When you live at home with dementia, you may be vulnerable to scams and fraud. It is important you feel secure at home and stay safe online.

Keeping safe: electricity, heating and water

Advice and tips for managing electricity, heating and water at home when living with dementia.

Keeping safe: fire, cooking and kitchens

Making your home safe includes reducing the risk of fires, making your kitchen and appliances safe and taking care when preparing meals.

New campaign launched for Utilities industry to become dementia-friendly

On 28 February 2018 we launched the first ever dementia-friendly utilities guide, asking businesses to unite against dementia and commit to better supporting customers affected by the condition.

British Red Cross report highlights that older people at risk from emergency hospital readmissions

Alzheimer's Society responds to In and Out of Hospital, a report published by the British Red Cross.

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10 ways to make your home dementia friendly

06 December 2017

Marriage may help stave off dementia, study finds - Alzheimer's Society comments

Marriage may lower the risk of developing dementia, finds a new study published yesterday (Tuesday 28 November) in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

Can caring for a pet help a person with dementia?

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