Age UK has published a new report entitled: ‘You are not alone in feeling lonely – Loneliness in later life’. The report presents new evidence about the scale of loneliness amongst people aged 65 and over, and details why loneliness is harmful to older people’s health, wellbeing and quality of life. Findings from the report…
Dementia research charity, BRACE, has published their 2024 Impact Report. The report details the research BRACE is currently funding and their future ambitions. You can read the report here: https://www.alzheimers-brace.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BRACE_IMPACT_REPORT_2024_SPREAD_REDUCED.pdf
Catriona Conway from the University of Plymouth is conducting a research study into the lived experiences and meaning of tourism and travel occupations/activities for younger people living with dementia, and their influence on health and wellbeing. If you are from the UK, aged under 65, have a diagnosis of dementia and are interested in taking part, you can…
A film has been released sharing a snapshot of the So Many Beauties Dementia Friendly Music Festival that happened at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on Friday 20 September 2024. Over 600 people gathered at the event for the end of an 18-month project giving people living with dementia and their communities the chance to curate their…
Dementia Adventure has been reflecting on the success of their ‘D Tour’ podcast (which we first covered here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/dementia-adventures-d-tour-begins). The D Tour podcast followed hiker Harriet Thomas as she walked 900 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The podcast ranked in the top 1% of global podcast downloads, with audience engagement spanning 47 countries….
Alzheimer Scotland has published a ‘Wintering Well’ top tips booklet. The booklet features information and advice on staying well and safe during the winter season. You can download the booklet here: https://www.alzscot.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/Wintering%20Well%20Top%20Tips.pdf
John Bosco Tumuhairwe, a PhD Researcher from the Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester is conducting a study to explore stigma towards people with dementia living in extra care housing. If you are a manager/senior care staff member/dementia specialist in an extra care housing scheme or village and are interested in taking part in…
Dementia UK has shared two seasonal advice pages aimed at helping families over the festive period. Read ‘Christmas gifts for people with dementia’ here: https://www.dementiauk.org/news/our-list-of-gifts-for-a-happy-and-inclusive-christmas-for-people-with-dementia/ Read ‘Christmas activities for people living with dementia’ here: https://www.dementiauk.org/news/christmas-activities-for-people-living-with-dementia/
Dementia Carers Count has shared a seasonal advice page aimed at helping carers of loved ones with dementia over the festive period. Read ‘Top tips for dementia carers at Christmas’ here: https://dementiacarers.org.uk/news/top-tips-for-dementia-carers-this-christmas/
Equal Arts is developing a series of books, created with and for people living with dementia, under their new publishing initiative, Open Ended Books. The first title, Bewick Tales, is now available and described as: “An uplifting book exploring the life and work of the world-famous artist and engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Providing a shared…