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What Is a Travel Memory Map? (And Why Every Dementia Caregiver Should Make One)

Our long-term memory holds the places that mattered most to us, childhood holidays, a honeymoon destination, the town someone grew up in. These memories are often still there with loved ones living with dementia, held more deeply than people expect. A travel memory map gives us a way to connect to those preserved memory. For […]

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Broke and Burned Out: The Financial Cost of Caregiving

You hear about the cost of social care on the tv, in the news, with politicians, a crisis that nobody has the balls to actually try and fix because the money is not there. But then there’s the bill that kept falling on the doormat of the person, who for years kept plugging the gaps

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Why Dementia Care Still Leaves Families Unprepared?

A new report from Dementia UK says that people with dementia are not getting the end of life care they need, and their families are being left to figure it out largely alone. The report is called A Better Death: Fixing Palliative and End of Life Care for Dementia. The headline findings are stark. Nearly

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Easter Activities for Seniors That Aren’t Crafts (Fun Ideas Beyond Painting Eggs)

Easter activities for seniors that aren’t crafts can be hard to find, especially when so many ideas focus on painting, cutting, or decorating. Not everyone enjoys crafts, and for some people, they can feel frustrating rather than relaxing. Whether you’re supporting someone living with dementia or just looking for something different this Easter, there are

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4 Simple Bubble Art Methods for Seniors Living with Dementia

If you’ve been looking for a creative activity that doesn’t require much experience, doesn’t cost a lot, and actually produces something worth keeping, bubble art might be exactly what you need. It’s one of those activities where the process itself is just as enjoyable as the result, and that matters a lot when you’re caring

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10 Easy Bubble Art Ideas for Seniors and Those Living With Dementia

Bubble art ideas for seniors at home work best when there’s a clear outcome to aim for. The process itself stays the same, but a small change in how the prints are used can turn them into something recognisable. This article shares ten simple bubble art ideas that you can create using various bubble art

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Memory Matters Weekly #25

Memory Matters Weekly #25 looks at three different directions in dementia research: assistive technology in real life, earlier detection through simple testing, and how long-term health conditions may shape risk. Published 22 March 2026 -Issue #25 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News AI smart glasses win £1 million prize for dementia technology Source:

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