Dementia Peer Support Resource PackThis resource pack, published by the Health Innovation Network, the Academic Health Science Network for South London, aims to promote and encourage more peer support opportunities for people with dementia. Read more »
Supporting a person with dementiaThis Easy Read factsheet published by the the Alzheimer’s Society provides advice for someone with learning disabilities who may have a friend or relative with dementia. Read more »
Dementia AdventureDementia Adventure is a multi-award winning social enterprise which connects people living with dementia with nature and a sense of adventure. Read more »
Promoting brain healthIn a recent blog post, Dr Charles Alessi, lead for preventable dementia in Public Health England, says he is determined to capture the emerging evidence that dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing and in some cases can be prevented or its progression delayed. Read more »
Dementia: A state of the nation report on dementia care and support in EnglandThis report, published by the Department of Health, sets out what is known about dementia care, support and research. It highlights where improvements are being made and where improvements are needed. Read more »
odeode is a fragrance-release system designed to stimulate appetite among people with dementia. The mains-powered unit releases three food fragrances a day, adjustable to coincide with the user’s mealtimes. Read more »
Improving the diagnosis processIn this video, published by NHS England, a patient recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s describes how the diagnosis process could be improved through the use of volunteers with experience of the condition. He underlines the importance of leaving the diagnosis with some hope. Read more »