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Summary Inspired by her parents’ experiences of dementia, Jackie Barker explores why many traditional care homes can feel more like hotels than homes. She proposes an alternative “street-based” model that prioritises choice, independence, connection, belonging and access to the outdoors. “But this isn’t a home” complained my mother, who had just lost her husband. They…
Summary As heat-related deaths rise across the UK, people living with dementia are among the groups most vulnerable to extreme temperatures. Older adults, particularly those aged over 85, face increased risks, especially when dementia is combined with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or respiratory illness. In this blog, David Truswell argues that the impact…
Summary As blood biomarkers become an increasingly important tool in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, they offer new opportunities for earlier detection, less invasive testing, and improved access to support. But an important question remains: who is represented in the data underpinning these advances? In this blog, Dáithí Clayton explores how discussions about diversity in dementia research must…
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…
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…
Inclusivity in healthcare is not just an aspiration but a necessity, especially in dementia care services, where empathy and understanding are critical. While strides have been made in LGBTQ+ rights, discrimination persists, even within healthcare. LGBTQ+ individuals with dementia often face heightened anxiety navigating care settings where their identities may not be fully understood or…
Thank you, Dementia Community I really enjoyed the Congress this year. Great venue…lots of space, good straightforward food, loads of coffee…so much so I was awake half the night! But that’s my fault! What I value so highly about Congress is meeting so many people in person, having hugs, and just all the smiling. It…
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