National Playlist Day Campaign launched 

Air pollution is linked to higher use of mental health services by people with dementia, research published by BMJ Mental Health suggests.  It says that cutting levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter should be a priority in urban areas if demand on overstretched psychiatric services is to be reduced. Researchers looked back at…

The charity Music for my Mind promises the “ultimate Christmas playlist” if people respond to its appeal for their favourite festive tunes.  Music for my Mind says it will share the resulting playlist on its social media channels.  Just send your favourites, including those of people living with dementia or memory loss, to this email…

A practical guide called Living in the Moment seeks to help overcome challenges and find moments of joy in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.  According to publishers Sheldon Press the book – by geriatrician Dr Elisabeth Landsverk – challenges the common misconception that dementia means “it’s all over”.  Among the practical solutions on offer are…

Greensleeves Care has launched a campaign to support individuals and families to learn more about care.  ‘Get Care Wise’ is a guide to support individuals and families to start thinking about care early on, so they can feel more confident and equipped to make decisions for themselves or their loved ones when the time comes.  …

An ingrained practice of “pad culture” in the management of incontinence on hospital wards is having a damaging impact on the dignity and independence of people with dementia, an in-depth study has found. Conducted by the University of West London’s Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory, the study of six wards in three hospitals identified…

The NHS Talking Therapies Positive Practice Guide for Older People (2024) has been published by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP), Age UK, the Mental Health Foundation and NHS Talking Therapies services.  The guide is intended to be a resource for therapists who work with older people, and aims to address the…