Music and emotion are linked in a powerful way. People respond to music from a very early age, before words and language are developed, and this continues even ...
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Delirium (confusion)
A blog post about delirium. Find out what the difference between delerium and dementia is and how you recognise it....
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New report examines the vital work of mental health nurses
The report, Playing our Part: The work of graduate and registered mental health nurses was launched on 27 February. ...
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Seven ways to motivate yourself to run during winter
With winter drawing in, the temperature dropping and the nights growing longer, we know it can be difficult to motivate yourself to get outside and get ...
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Tommy’s Story
Dementia UK was honoured that Tommy Whitelaw joined us at our Admiral Nursing Forum to talk about his experience of dementia and his campaigning. This is ...
Read moreDementia within African Caribbean communities
Dr Julia Botsford, Research and Evaluation Admiral Nurse, specialises in dementia within Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities and has shared valuable ...
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How to communicate and manage life with dementia
Our Admiral Nurses have provided tips on how to communicate and manage life for people who have early to mid-stage dementia....
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Making the home accessible for a person with dementia
Dementia can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life including how they function within their own home. However, with some simple adjustments you ...
Read moreTips for eating and drinking with dementia
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is important for the physical and mental wellbeing of someone with dementia, so here’s some tips to make eating and ...
Read moreGary’s story
Gary from Sutton cared for his mother Dorothy, who had Alzheimer’s disease, for five years until she sadly passed away in August 2015, aged 84. Following...
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