A study published in Brain Communications has shown that the Fastball test can be used at home to reliably detect memory decline in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Fastball is an EEG test that measures a person’s brainwaves. It involves the participant having a cap placed on their head and watching images on a…
A study published in the Annual Review of Developmental Psychology has suggested that autistic adults aged over 40 face greater risks of physical and mental illness than their non-autistic peers. The research, conducted by King’s College London, outlines how autistic adults are more likely to develop certain health conditions, including young onset dementia, and how…
HP Homecare has launched a free dementia training resource called ‘Dementia Compass’. ‘Dementia Compass’ is designed to give carers, families and providers practical strategies for supporting people with dementia at home. It’s been developed by HP’s nursing and care team, and combines evidence-based guidance with real-world learning, covering areas such as communication, recognising behaviour as…
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has worked with Nottingham City Learning Disability and Autism Partnership Board (SPLAT) to create two new easy read leaflets about dementia. The leaflets were co-created – from wording to design – with people who have learning disabilities to ensure each leaflet is as clear and helpful as possible. Links to download…
Alzheimer’s Society has published tips to help people with dementia and unpaid/family carers to manage their gas, heating and energy usage over the winter. Included in the advice is the following: “The confusion and forgetfulness that dementia typically brings means people with the condition can be more vulnerable to overconsumption and mismanagement of their energy….
The UK Government has announced plans to train nurses as genomics champions to work in their local communities as part of a genomic population health service. The aim is to identify, prevent, diagnose and treat health conditions quicker – including neurological conditions – by providing more timely access to DNA testing for inherited causes of…
NHS England are seeking the views of nurses, midwives, nursing associates and students to help shape the Professional Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery in England. The strategy will span the work of all nurses, midwives and nursing associates in England, regardless of their career stage or working location (this isn’t just an NHS Strategy). Duncan…
Emma Heming Willis has talked to Diane Sawyer from ABC News in America about her husband Bruce Willis’ dementia symptoms, diagnosis and life with frontotemporal dementia. The interview includes insights from Dr Bruce Miller, a leading expert in frontotemporal dementia, and a preview of Emma’s book, ‘The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope and Yourself on…
Dementia Carers Count (DCC) has launched ‘We See You’, a campaign aimed at making dementia carers more visible in society. ‘We See You’ is DCC’s first big advertising campaign, and is being supported by JCDecaux Community Channel, who provide digital out-of-home advertising across the UK in shopping centres, transport hubs, roadside digital poster sites and…
BBC’s One has featured Dementia UK’s partnership with Nationwide on The One Show. In the episode, the personal experiences of a family who’ve accessed dementia support within a Nationwide branch is explored, and there is an interview with an Admiral Nurse. Watch The One Show, which features this as the first item in the episode,…