A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association has suggested measuring how well the brain processes sound, rather than how well the ears detect it, could help diagnose dementia. Researchers at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Dementia Research Centre performed nonverbal ‘brain hearing’ tests on their study participants, which included people…
The LIVE-DEM study is looking for participants in London or the South of England to share their experiences of live-in care for people with dementia. LIVE-DEM is led by a team at the University of Southampton and is funded by the National Institute for Health & Social Care Research (NIHR). To take part you should…
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has shared more information about the September 2026 World Alzheimer’s Month. The theme will be ‘The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters’, with ADI saying the campaign will ‘tackle the persistent low awareness, stigma and discrimination surrounding dementia’. Find out more about World Alzheimer’s Month…
Skills for Health has launched a survey to understand how AI is being adopted across healthcare; what’s working well, where there are challenges, and what support staff need. The survey is open to all healthcare staff, whether or not they currently use AI tools, and takes around 10–12 minutes to complete. You can access the…
Music for Dementia has collaborated with Bridgeside Lodge Care Home in North London to show how live music supports people living with dementia. Broadcaster Sian Welby joined Music for Dementia CEO Amy Shackleton to see how musicians from The Spitz Music Charity supported residents to sing, dance, play guitar and connect through familiar songs. You…
Alzheimer Scotland has published a summary report entitled, ‘Better Care Full Stop’. The report shares findings from Alzheimer Scotland’s ‘Have your Say’ survey (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/alzheimer-scotland-launch-survey) and covers issues from pre diagnosis to advanced dementia and end of life care. It documents how people with dementia, their carers and families are struggling…
Playlist for Life has shared a series of films featuring community leaders and health and social care professionals describing the power of playlists in dementia care and support. The films are intended to celebrate Playlist for Life’s partners who support people to access personal playlists in communities across the UK. There are 14 films, all…
Dementia Adventure has launched two surveys to help plan their 2027 Green Letter Days programme. The aim of the surveys is to find out: Dementia Adventure say: “Green Letter Days are designed to help people living with dementia and their families enjoy meaningful experiences together through nature, activity, connection and shared moments. We are continuing…
The National Day of Arts in Care Homes, run by the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) and held annually on 24th September, is back for 2026 with a theme of ‘Stories That Connect Us’. NAPA say of the day: “This year’s celebration is the perfect opportunity to bring creativity, connection and meaningful expression into your…
Tom Kitwood’s mantra that ‘once you’ve met one person with dementia, you’ve met one person with dementia’ gets increasingly sidelined when particular constituencies come to dominate the story of living with dementia. It’s rare for these stories to be articulated by people who are actually living with dementia themselves. Even then, the stories told primarily…