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Helping a loved one with dementia enjoy mealtimes again

Helping a loved one with dementia enjoy mealtimes again

Sep 1, 2025 | Dementia Education

For many of us, mealtimes are about far more than just nutrition, they’re moments of routine, connection, and comfort. But when a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, these familiar daily rituals can become challenging. What was once an enjoyable time of...
The benefits of living in a private dementia care home

The benefits of living in a private dementia care home

Aug 27, 2025 | Dementia Education

If you’re considering options for a loved one living with dementia, you may be weighing up the differences between a private dementia care home and a frail care facility. While each individual’s situation is unique, there are some clear benefits that private,...
The impact of chronic stress on brain health and dementia risk

The impact of chronic stress on brain health and dementia risk

Aug 25, 2025 | Dementia Education, Health & Wellbeing, Preventative Dementia Care

Stress is a natural response to life’s challenges, and in short bursts, it can even be beneficial. However, when stress becomes chronic i.e. lasting weeks, months, or even years, it can have significant effects on the brain. Scientists have increasingly studied how...
How to make a memory box for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s

How to make a memory box for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s

Aug 21, 2025 | Dementia Education

For someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, memory can become a fragile and unpredictable thing. But even as short-term recall fades, long-term memories often remain deeply rooted, waiting to be gently reawakened. One of the most powerful tools to support this...
Understanding the different types of dementia and how it impacts care needs

Understanding the different types of dementia and how it impacts care needs

Aug 5, 2025 | Dementia Education

When people think of dementia, they often think of memory loss but dementia is far more complex and varied. In fact, dementia is an umbrella term for a group of progressive neurological disorders that affect memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform...
Research on omega-3 and dementia risk

Research on omega-3 and dementia risk

Jul 23, 2025 | Dementia Education, Preventative Dementia Care

When it comes to protecting the brain as we age, diet plays a critical role and few nutrients have sparked as much scientific interest as omega-3 fatty acids. Found primarily in oily fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, as well as in flaxseeds and walnuts,...
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