New research by Alzheimer’s Society shows that 39% of people in the South West mistakenly think that once a person with dementia stops recognising loved ones, they don’t benefit that much from spending time with them.
In a separate survey of 300 people affected by dementia, the charity also found that 64% of those living with the condition felt isolated from friends and family...
Campaigners seek the right for those with dementia in England to use the GPS tracking technology which allows their Scottish counterparts unprecedented safe freedom to roam
The debilitating effect of dementia on lifestyle is well-documented, not least relating to the ability and confidence of those with the condition to make their way around.
Around 50 jobs look set to be created across a series of projects that will make life better for residents of all ages in Plymouth.
The Council has awarded £420,000 through the next round of Social Enterprise Investment Fund to schemes that will make a massive difference to hundreds of people across some inspiring projects.
One of the key recipients is Memory Matters South West...
More than seven in ten people from the South West (77 per cent) are not doing the amount of average weekly exercise recommended by NHS guidelines, despite evidence that taking part in regular exercise can reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia, according to a survey carried out by Alzheimer’s Society to mark the start of Memory Walks on Saturday.
Leading South West dementia scientists, including those from Plymouth University, will come together on Thursday 3 September to hold a free public event in Devon to discuss current dementia research. The day will involve short talks from clinicians and researchers, as well as interactive workshops and an opportunity to ask the experts questions about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of...
Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust's Health Care of the Elderly Wards are looking for volunteers to help them make more ‘Twiddle Muffs’ to keep up with the high demand.
Twiddle Muff Comforters are designed to provide a simple stimulation activity for active hands and can often reassure and comfort patients, particularly those living with dementia.
Plymouth University is teaming up with Plymouth Argyle Football Club to help the club re-connect with supporters living with the symptoms of dementia.
The club has been working since last year to give all Home Park staff – including players, coaches and the Board Directors – a greater awareness and understanding of what dementia means in people’s lives.
Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain groups have launched a bid for chart success with an emotional song that aims to highlight what is still possible after being diagnosed with the condition, and to raise funds for research and support.
Never Will Forget (John’s Song) was penned by songwriter and radio presenter, Ian Calvert. Ian was inspired to write the song and raise funds...
The latest Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme will be launched across Devon’s libraries on 2 February, to support people with dementia and their carers.
The scheme, which already helps over 275,000 people across the country with common mental health conditions feel better through self-help reading, is now turning its attention to the enormous need for quality-assured support for...
Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust's Neurology Research Team is now recruiting healthy individuals between 65 and 83 years of age to an exciting international dementia clinical research study.
The study, called TOMMORROW, aims to see if it is possible to predict if a person will develop memory problems based on a method that uses a person’s genetic status and age. It will also test the safety...
