Dementia

Navigating the Skies: Practical advice to support people living with dementia and companions to travel successfully by air.  

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[ad_1] Image © University of Plymouth, 2021 Introduction: Air travel is a remarkable and often challenging experience, especially for those with living with dementia and their travel companions. In this blog post, we delve into recent research that sheds light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by individuals with dementia when navigating the skies. … Read more

How Does Early Dementia Diagnosis Make a Difference –

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[ad_1] Dementia, a chronic or progressive syndrome characterized by the deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal aging, affects millions of people worldwide. However, the key to managing this challenging condition lies in the early dementia diagnosis. Early diagnosis of dementia can make a significant difference in managing the condition. When … Read more

Addressing the Fear of Dementia Medications in Patient Care –

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[ad_1] Dementia, a complex and progressive cognitive decline, brings forth unique challenges for both patients and their caregivers, requiring a delicate balance of understanding, compassion, and effective medical intervention after dementia diagnosis. As medical science continues to advance, a multitude of medications has been developed to alleviate the distressing symptoms associated with dementia and, in … Read more

Making Sense Together | Let’s Talk about Dementia

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[ad_1] A booklet version of the Connecting People Connecting Support online resource In 2023 I was given the opportunity to interview five key people involved in the Making Sense Together booklet, either in the capacity of developing the resources, delivering them, or both. These interviews were full of insights, including sharing feedback from people living … Read more

A Guide for Families Dealing with Dementia –

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[ad_1] January 02, 2024 Dementia poses a profound challenge for individuals and families worldwide, and in the Indian region, many turn to home care agencies like Samvedna Care for essential support in managing their loved one’s dementia journey. Beyond addressing the emotional and physical dimensions of dementia care, there are crucial legal and financial considerations … Read more

A weekly blog at “Let’s talk about dementia”

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[ad_1] Never in the history of mankind did not talking about something scary make it disappear. Our weekly blog was launched in June 2014, hosted and supported by Alzheimer Scotland and led by Elaine Hunter, national allied health professional consultant at Alzheimer Scotland. Since April 2014, we have posted 555 blogs. In 2023 we shared … Read more

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