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ADAM (About Digital and Me) has been relaunched by Alzheimer Scotland.  ADAM is a free online platform, co-designed by people living with dementia and their carers, that provides information for individuals and families who are having difficulties finding the right technology to support a person with dementia. All of the products that are recommended have…

Music Can is a new, inclusive digital platform, spearheaded by Universal Music UK, that is designed to empower families, caregivers and musicians to integrate music as a fundamental part of dementia care.  Music Can includes a directory of support, playlists, music activities and advice and is a joint endeavour by the music industry, technology providers…

The Care Workers’ Charity has launched its Mental Wellbeing Survey.  The survey is designed to identify a range of issues faced by care workers. The results will be used by The Care Workers’ Charity to influence policy decisions.   The survey will take around 10-20 minutes to fill in and there is prize draw for everyone…

Alzheimer’s disease research on new treatments is too focused on amyloid build-up in the brain and doesn’t pay adequate attention to other promising research paths, according to a new book.  “Alzheimer’s Disease Research: What has guided research so far and why it is high time for a paradigm shift”, by Professor Christian Behl, was published…

Almost two-thirds of people living with dementia do not have a personalised care plan showing how they want to receive care as their condition progresses. That is the finding of the World Alzheimer’s Report 2022, launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) on World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), which focuses on post-diagnostic support globally and shows…

Tributes to the Queen: Residents of Royal Star & Garter care homes in Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe came together on video (see picture) and shared their reflections on the late monarch.  Armed forces veterans and their partners paid tribute to the Queen, who became the charity’s patron in 1953, for her lifetime of service. …