This Remember a Charity Week, Dementia UK Trustee Robert Orr, explains why he has added a gift to Dementia UK in his Will. “Dementia UK is about the ‘here ...
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“It’s about making that little bit of difference”
Admiral Nurses Anna Chadwick and Sheridan Coker, of the Mid Cheshire Foundation NHS Trust, were recently awarded by the hospital for their Outstanding ...
Read moreMouth care for people with dementia
Maintaining good oral health is essential to your overall well-being. Daily preventative care can help stop problems like painful cavities and infections before...
Read moreMusic therapy
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 ...
Read moreInternational Nurses’ Day
Every year on 12th May, on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, people join together to celebrate International Nurses’ Day. Here at Dementia UK we thought ...
Read moreDelirium (confusion)
A sudden change in a person’s mental state is known as delirium. Delirium could lead to increased confusion, disorientation, or difficulty with concentration,...
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Pilot decision-making tool for GPs to aid dementia diagnosis in younger people
In 2016 it took twice as long for younger people to be diagnosed as it did older people. Younger people tend to have rarer types of dementia....
Read moreDementia UK Helpline extends opening hours
We’re pleased to announce that our Dementia UK Helpline has extended its hours and is now open from 09:00 till 21:00 every weekday. The Admiral Nurses on...
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Why I’m a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK
Val Wilson is one of our most active Volunteer Ambassadors. Val dedicates her time to raising awareness for Dementia UK and funds for more Admiral Nurses....
Read moreDevon’s first Admiral Nurse
Last week saw Devon’s first Admiral Nurse begin work in the Sid Valley. Heidi Crook said she is excited and privileged to begin her new job as the area’s ...
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