Published Monday, 27 October 2025 -Issue #7 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Dementia Linked to Problems with the Brain’s Waste Clearance System University of Cambridge – 23 October 2025 • Read it here StoryResearchers at University of Cambridge found found that problems with the brain’s waste clearance system, called the glymphatic system, […]
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Published Monday, 20 October 2025 -Issue #6 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Fewer Allied Health Referrals for People Living with Dementia Monash University – 15 October 2025 • Read it here StoryA study in Australia found that only about 36% of dementia patients are referred by GPs to allied health services like
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Falls can turn an ordinary day into chaos in seconds. When you care for someone with dementia, you don’t just worry about slips, you worry about confusion, wandering, and keeping everyone safe. This article will look at the different ways to reduce fall risks at home for dementia caregivers. You can slash the risk without
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Published Monday, 13 October 2025 -Issue #5 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Creative Experiences May Help Delay Brain Aging Medical Xpress – 6 October 2025 • Read it here StoryPeople who engage regularly in creative activities like painting, writing, crafting, or playing music may show slower signs of brain aging. The study
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I haven’t been as open and honest with you recently. I’ve been dealing with a lot. But yesterday, when I attended the Cardiff & Vale Carers Assembly, it made me realise that I should still be opening up and not just sharing blogs on crafts and activities. At the conference, I finally met some wonderful
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Celebrate Halloween with dementia by making your loved one part of the experience in a fun and non scary way! This article will look at tips and engagement ideas for halloween like decorations, games, simple crafts and baking and how reminiscing can play a part on the day. The Importance of Halloween with Dementia Halloween
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Published Monday, 06 October 2025 -Issue #4 As caregivers and advocates for the elderly, staying informed about brain health is crucial. Recent studies highlight connections between COVID-19 and vascular dementia, brain shape changes as early warning signs of cognitive decline, and obesity accelerating Alzheimer’s-linked plaque buildup. That’s what stood out in dementia research for me
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