Let’s Bring In the Outdoors – What Are the Benefits of a Nature Box?
Discover how a simple nature sensory box can help people living with dementia connect with the natural world through touch, smell, colour, memory and meaningful conversation.
Stigma and Discrimination of Dementia:
Stigma and discrimination remain a daily reality for many people living with dementia. This article explores common myths – including the idea that dementia is “just ageing” or always caused by lifestyle – and looks at how stigma affects younger people, family relationships, work, and access to support, with practical tips and UK-based resources.
Soothing with the Senses: What are the benefits of sensory integration in dementia care?
Sensory integration offers a gentle, non-medical way to support people living with dementia by engaging sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. From soothing music to familiar scents and textured objects, multi-sensory experiences can reduce anxiety, spark memories, and foster moments of connection. Discover how sensory approaches are improving quality of life in dementia care.
Taking Care of Yourself: Why Self-Care Is Essential for Caregivers
Six weeks on from Carers Week, and today is Self Care Day — a timely moment to reflect on an important question: who cares for the carers? Whether you’re supporting a loved one or working in a caring role, self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential. Today we explore practical ways caregivers can prioritise their own health, happiness, and resilience — not just for themselves, but to sustain the support they give others.
Pride in Dementia Care: What are the unique challenges and concerns for those within the LGBTQ+ community living with dementia?
Everyone experiences the challenges of dementia in their own individual way, but those within the LGBTQ+ community may face an additional and unique set of challenges and concerns to living with dementia and accessing healthcare services compared to the general population.
Intercultural Dementia Care: What are the different cultural approaches and intercultural care and support to dementia care?
The aim is for healthcare professionals to get to know those within their care and to ensure that the care or support you provide is in keeping with their needs and expectations.
Dementia and Bilingualism: Can learning a second language thwart onset dementia?
A recent survey by Memrise found that 57 percent of users reported improved brain health from bilingualism. Research shows bilingualism may delay dementia onset by enhancing cognitive reserve and neuroplasticity, leading to symptoms appearing four to five years later than in monolinguals. However, it does not prevent dementia entirely.
The Power of Reading: Does reading have a place in dementia care?
It is important to find the reading material that is suitable in both format and subject matter for the person in order to enhance their reading experience.
Capturing a Moment: Does creative writing have a place in dementia care?
Research continues to prove that creative writing is a therapeutic channel for writers and readers alike which can be beneficial for people living with dementia, helping to promote better health and well-being across all dementia care, alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety through enabling creativity.
The Medicine of Music: Can Personal Playlists Reduce Medication?
Music is neurologically special, stimulating many parts of the brain at once, which means that even if there are parts of the brain which are damaged, music can still reach other parts. Decades of scientific research has shown that music intervention has powerful psychological benefits in the setting of dementia.