Memory Matters Weekly #22: a blood test that estimates when symptoms may begin, research showing online peer support boosts carer wellbeing, and new evidence that some older adults grow twice as many new neurons as their peers. Published 01 March 2026 -Issue #22 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Blood Test Can Predict […]
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Memory Matters Weekly #21 reminds us that progress in dementia happens at every scale, from the way we support someone’s hearing in a care home, to the medicines already sitting in GP surgeries, to the quiet act of one person saying yes to a research study. Published 23 February 2026 -Issue #21 3 Quick Bites:
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Memory Matters Weekly #20 looks at dementia from three different angles. They show how dementia risk and experience are shaped over time, through environment, behaviour, and care. Published 15 February 2026 -Issue #20 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Lead exposure linked to tripled Alzheimer’s risk University of Michigan School of Public Health
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Are you looking for simple fingerprint art ideas for seniors with dementia that don’t require fine motor precision or complicated steps? I used fingerprint art often because of the tactile nature of painting with your fingers. There’s no need to worry about brush control, or perfect lines. Just press, lift, and see what appears. For
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Memory Matters Weekly #19 looks at how care support often matters more than medication alone, the pressures caregivers face in balancing independence and loved ones going out safely, and new research on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and later-life cognition. Published 09 February 2026 -Issue #19 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Dementia Collaborative Care Delivers
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New dementia insights in Memory Matters Weekly #18: menopause-related brain changes, hospital delays harming people with dementia, and what blood sugar spikes may tell us about Alzheimer’s risk. Published 01 February 2026 -Issue #18 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Menopause Linked To Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Changes BBC News • January 27, 2026 •Read
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Creating beautiful blooms doesn’t always require expensive materials or advanced artistic skills. In this DIY tutorial, we will explore how to make vibrant and charming flowers using the simplistic yet versatile pipe cleaner. This pipe cleaner bouquet is a dementia-friendly craft designed for people living with dementia and older adults who enjoy simple, hands-on activities
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