A study, led by University College London (UCL) and published in Ageing Research Reviews, has shown that people with dementia are more likely to have suicidal thoughts than people without dementia. Researchers reviewed data from more than 3.7 million people with dementia between 1991 and 2023 and noted that suicidal thoughts were most common in…
‘Care Fully Considered’ is a new podcast from hosts Laura Barnes and Katy Styles, who are both unpaid carers. The podcast features experts sharing their views on key topics relating to unpaid carers and is part of the work of the We Care Campaign. The promotion for the podcast says: “There are only three types…
A review, led by the University of Bristol and published in The Lancet Planetary Health, has documented how extreme weather caused by climate change is linked to a wide range of health risks, including dementia. The review includes views from leading climate scientists, meteorologists and public health doctors and states how long-term heat exposure can…
A new report from CommonAge, the Commonwealth Association for the Ageing, has been published documenting current dementia care and support across the 56 Commonwealth countries. The report, ‘Dementia in the Commonwealth’, includes contributions from people living with dementia, healthcare providers and carers from across the Commonwealth, plus views from UK leaders and experts. It documents…
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) in collaboration with the University of York has published a reablement resource. The resource provides evidence-informed guidance on addressing the barriers to securing, maintaining and maximising older people’s engagement with reablement, as well as family member’s support for their relative’s reablement programme. Kathryn Smith, SCIE Chief Executive, says: …
The Scottish Government has launched #RethinkDementia, a campaign aimed at encouraging people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia to remain socially active to help them stay well for longer. The film that accompanies the campaign can be seen here: The website for the campaign, includes a checklist of ideas to keep a person with dementia…
Dementia Friendly East Belfast’s work has been featured on the BBC News, including showcasing art done by people with dementia that’s gone on display in the Holywood Arches library under the exhibition title: ‘Presence in the Past’. You can view the news report, that includes interviews with some of the members of the art group,…
The Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2025 has opened for nominations. The organisers say: “These Awards are designed to reward the hard work, dedication, innovation and excellence of everyone working in the not-for-profit sector who is making a positive difference to people’s lives, whether they are supporting children or adults.” Nominations close on 25 October…
Research published in the Jama Ophthalmology journal has suggested that up to one in five cases of dementia in older people might be avoided if problems with eyesight are prevented or treated. Vision loss was highlighted as a modifiable risk factor in the recently updated Lancet Commission study on risk factors https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/the-lancet-risk-factors-for-dementia, suggesting 2% of…
National Records of Scotland has published a new report on dementia deaths in 2023. The latest figures show there were: You can view the report and associated data here: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/deaths/dementia-and-alzheimers-deaths