New dementia findings this week in this week’s Memory Matters Weekly #13: a key brain enzyme linked to neuron loss, kidney health affecting Alzheimer’s blood tests, and fresh outrage over the Carer’s Allowance scandal. Published Monday, 8 December -Issue #13 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News This first story isn’t about dementia news, […]
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I’ve been thinking about how difficult it’s going to be to carry grief across Christmas and New Year celebrations. My mum died in January this year. Her final weeks began on Christmas Eve, and nothing about this period feels the same anymore. I’m facing the holidays without her for the first time, and I know
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Winter evenings often call for something small to keep your hands busy and small cosy crafts are a perfect choice. These ping pong ball snowman tealights are a straightforward craft that doesn’t ask for much, just a few basic items you likely have around, and a bit of time to tinker. They end up as
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Caring for a loved one can be stressful but these simple breathing exercises for caregivers can be used anytime to steady yourself, ease stress and support your wellbeing during long care days. By paying attention to how we breathe, we can use it to control stress and feel more relaxed. Here, we’ll look at six
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Making your own hand painted Christmas ornaments adds a personal touch to your decorations. It can be a relaxing activity to do with family, with children, or as a simple craft to share with someone living with dementia. Painting baubles works because they’re simple, adaptable, but if that’s too difficult, this post also covers other
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Published Monday, 1 December -Issue #12 3 Quick Bites: Last Week in Dementia News Driving patterns may help detect early cognitive decline Neuroscience News • 29 Nov 2025 • Read it hereStory: A new study tracked everyday driving behaviour of nearly 300 older adults over several years, using GPS data loggers in their cars. At first,
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The documentary Chris Hemsworth: A Road to Remember follows Chris as he sets out on a deeply personal road trip with his father, Craig, who is living with Alzheimer’s. The journey began because Chris had started noticing subtle changes over the past two years. Some days his dad was clear and present. Other days he
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