Report championing intergenerational solidarity is published 

Nuffield Trust has published a report entitled: ‘What needs to improve for social care to better support people with dementia?’  The report looks at the current gaps and challenges with providing good social care for people with dementia in England, and makes recommendations about what needs to change to improve social care for people with…

Outstanding contribution:  Sue Ashcroft, who has a leading role at care home group Care UK, has received the 2021 Hennell Award for Innovation and Excellence in Dementia Care.  Sue is Care UK’s lead for dementia and lifestyle services as part of its Approach to Care initiative, which supports care home staff to develop their dementia…

Rachael Litherland has been interviewed by Dr Miranda Melcher about the book she co-wrote with Philly Hare: ‘People with Dementia at the Heart of Research – Co-Producing Research through The Dementia Enquirers Model.’  Rachael talks about her work with Innovations in Dementia and goes into detail about book.  You can listen to the interview here: https://newbooksnetwork.com/people-with-dementia-at-the-heart-of-research

Eminent historian Professor Joanna Bourke recently gave a lecture on the cultural history of dementia now available online, in which she looks at how it has evolved from being considered a “normal part of ageing” to being considered “a disease that demands a cure.” She argues for a more open attitude to cognitive difference and…

Tracker Tiles are being trialled by West Yorkshire Police to help locate people living with dementia who go out and become lost or need help.  The trial, involving handing out over 500 free trackers, is being funded by the National Lottery through the Shipley Memories Dementia Support Group. The Group was founded by PCSO Ben…

Virtual reality trips to places associated with happy memories are having a positive impact on the mental health of older people, according to a Plymouth University research project. The project, undertaken with residents at Abbeyfield’s Tresillian House sheltered housing scheme in Falmouth, is a six-week trial examining the effects of technology on the health and…