Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementiaWorld Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines recommends that people can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Read more »
Health matters: midlife approaches to reduce dementia riskThis guidance published by Public Health England makes the case for action in midlife to promote healthy lifestyles that can reduce the risk of dementia. Read more »
Dementia, disability and frailty in later life – mid-life approaches to delay or prevent onsetThis guidance published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence aims to increase the amount of time that people can be independent, healthy and active in later life. Read more »
Pathways 4 Life, WalsallPathways 4 Life dementia support worker service for hard to reach groups is a partnership initiative between the Accord Group and Age UK Walsall offering dementia support and advice to Black and Minority Ethnic groups (BME) in Walsall. Read more »
Dementia: a public health priorityThis infographic published by the World Health Organization illustrates the symptoms, causes, prevalence, cost and challenges that dementia poses. It also looks at what can help and stresses the need for global action against dementia. Read more »
World Alzheimer Report 2014, Dementia and Risk ReductionThe World Alzheimer Report 2014, ‘Dementia and Risk Reduction: An analysis of protective and modifiable factors’ critically examines the evidence for the existence of modifiable risk factors for dementia. Read more »
Mealtime volunteers at Weston General HospitalVolunteers at Weston General Hospital are providing help to people with dementia at mealtimes. Read more »
The project aims to give people with dementia and their carers living in West Berkshire access to the information they want and need via a variety of media, including a local Dementia information website, to inform, empower and improve lives. Read more »
Creating a dementia-friendly cityFindings from the York Dementia Without Walls project which explored how to make York a good place to live for people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Great Western Hospital in Swindon has introduced an alternative system for patients to select food rather than choosing from a menu, improving nutrition for people with dementia. Read more »