Published Monday, 29 September 2025 -Issue #3 Dementia News & research moves fast. But caregivers don’t need more noise, we need clarity, relevance, and real ideas we can act on. Each week, I share three dementia research news stories with one goal: make sense of what matters for real families living with dementia now or […]
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How do you find crafts to do when even holding a pen can be hard? When I set up craft projects for Mum, I realised many standard ideas just weren’t practical anymore. Gripping tools and fine movements were a struggle, so I had to rethink. The only way forward was swapping fiddly tools for ones
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Published Monday, 22 September 2025 -Issue #2 Each week I share three dementia news stories that stood out. Not just science for science’s sake, but why it might matter to us as caregivers, families, and former caregivers navigating life with or after dementia. 3 Quick Bites: This Week in Dementia News Antipsychotic Use in Dementia
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As a former caregiver, I know how overwhelming the early days can be. That is why this year’s World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 theme, “Ask about Dementia. Ask about Alzheimer’s,” is so important. I joined a webinar after reading a post from dementia care expert, Jackie Pool about the launch of the World Alzheimer Report 2025
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Published Monday, 15 September 2025 – Issue #1 Research into dementia and Alzheimer’s disease moves fast. As a former caregiver, I know how unsure I felt about what these new findings really mean for your loved one. That’s why I created Memory Matters Weekly, a quick read with insights that actually matter to caregivers. 3
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This guide shares a collection of Halloween crafts for seniors that are easy to set up, enjoyable to make, and leave behind colourful handmade decorations for your home. These ideas balance tactile, sensory, decorative, and functional projects so older adults can join in without pressure. This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy through
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Have you ever sat there wondering how on earth you can make Halloween fun for seniors without it becoming too much? I’m sharing a few fun Halloween game ideas that we tried that may work for you. Even simple things like a Halloween wordsearch can be fun to do! Try these games and I hope
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