Lauren Frake, elderly care expert at Taking Care Personal Alarms, said in a press release: “We understand how challenging it can be to care for someone who is suffering from dementia, and the strain of finding suitable activities or hobbies for them.” “Maintaining physical and cognitive functions is important to keep the brain stimulated, and … Read more
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects almost one million people in the UK. It is a syndrome, or a group of associated symptoms, linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. Therefore, it can lead to issues with memory, as well as behavioural and personality changes. In some cases it can also affect mobility. … Read more
Experts have warned of a red flag dementia sign that can be spotted in a person’s home. The Alzheimer’s Association explained that someone with dementia may place items in unusual places and then struggle to retrace their steps to find them. Another key sign is related to a person’s familiarity with their home’s layout. Even … Read more
In February last year the family of Bruce Willis shared the devastating news that the actor had been diagnosed with dementia. Specifically, the Die Hard star had been living with a less common form of the condition, known as frontotemporal dementia. With frontotemporal dementia (or FTD), both the front and sides of the brain are … Read more
Spotting signs of dementia is important as a diagnosis can help a person understand what is happening to them and how to manage and live with the condition. As a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Jaleel Mohammed’s job is to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. While dementia affects people in different ways, he took to his … Read more
A dementia expert has revealed the exact age at which people should stop drinking alcohol. Dr Richard Restak, in his new book ‘The Complete Guide to Memory’, describes alcohol as a “direct neurotoxin” and urges people to reconsider their relationship with drink. From the age of 65, Dr Restak suggests that alcohol should be completely … Read more
Dementia is an upsetting and life-changing diagnosis for both the affected person and their family. It is a syndrome, or a group of symptoms, associated with the progressive decline of the brain. As a result it typically affects memory and behaviour, and even mobility over time. Many of us are aware of these more common … Read more
Spotting the symptoms of dementia early can ensure an accurate diagnosis and allow you to use treatments more effectively. In his recently-released book, How To Prevent Dementia, neurologist and author Dr Richard Restak shared the lesser-known signs of dementia to look out for. He said “in most cases, an onset event or starting point [for … Read more
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. As it’s a progressive condition, symptoms usually develop gradually over many years. But the sooner the cause of dementia symptoms is identified, the sooner treatment can begin. Robert Love is a neuroscientist who specialises in helping people prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and he shared two … Read more
Dementia is a syndrome, which is a group of symptoms, related to the progressive decline of the brain. Most common in people over the age of 65, though it can affect anyone of any age. Due to the nature of dementia, the symptom we most commonly think of is memory loss. And as the condition … Read more
