A study published in Gut Microbes has linked cognitive decline to a reduction in chemicals in the blood that are produced by gut bacteria. Researchers from the University of East Anglia and Queen Mary University of London analysed blood samples from three groups of older adults; those with healthy memory and thinking, those with subjective…
The Young Dementia Network has launched a survey about peer support for people with young onset dementia. The aim of the survey is to help the Young Dementia Network understand what’s working in peer support for younger people with dementia, where the gaps are, and how the Network can campaign for change through their messaging,…
Every family carer’s story is a variation on the same theme: once you choose to take-on full time care at home, be prepared to learn a whole new set of skills alongside emotional turmoil and a re-evaluation of your life-plans. Nothing can prepare you for the enormity of the task and I wonder if the…
Meeting Centres Scotland has secured £250,000 in funding from the Scottish Government’s Dementia Resilient Communities Fund to maintain and expand their work. Meeting Centres are community-based, relationship-led social clubs that combine shared activities and peer connection with practical support, information and signposting. They are shaped by their members, with people living with dementia and care…
Kirsty Hall from Birmingham City University is conducting a research study exploring how people living with young onset dementia use mobile phones and tablets in their daily lives. The study focuses on how elements such as noise, tiredness, stress, or time pressure can affect how easy or difficult technology is to use. You can register…
The PROP study (Preventive Role of social care for Older People: triggers, judgement calls and processes) has published findings from their programme that looked at what in-home and out-of-home community services do to support older people’s health and wellbeing. The study, which focused on South London and was run by King’s College London and supported…
Healthwatch, the independent organisation for gathering feedback from users of health and social care services in England, has published their 2024-2025 report entitled ‘Speaking up for better care’. The report focuses on the importance of listening to people’s health and care experiences and giving them a voice. It includes the experiences of people who’ve accessed…
The Viewfinder survey, which has been running for more than 15 years, is open for 2026 and inviting participants. The survey aims to capture the opinions of people who lead social care organisations and housing associations. The results are used to provide practical insights into how social care providers are responding to the challenges they…
Researchers from the Department of Media and Communications at Swansea University are conducting a study into how dementia is represented in film and on TV. The aim of the research is to consider how portrayals of dementia on screen shape attitudes, stereotypes and understanding of people living with dementia and those who care for them….
BBC One’s ‘Sort Your Life Out’ has aired an episode with a family affected by young onset dementia. The programme features Gerald, who was diagnosed with young onset dementia aged 55, Gerald’s wife Trish and their three children and focuses on decluttering their home as part of a makeover. You can find out more and…