CST International Conference

Animals in Hands, a mobile zoo, are one of many organisations bringing unusual visitors into care homes for residents to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of animal therapy.    Animals in Hands was set up by former zookeeper Mo Safeer, who is known as the ‘Animal Man’. His care home visits include Royal Star…

The Young Dementia Network has launched a refreshed website, with new features to make it more accessible.  The website includes information about the network and young onset dementia, research opportunities and numerous resources, newsletters and webinars.  Find out more here: https://youngdementianetwork.org 

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma, has announced plans to publish a book (currently untitled) in 2025 about her experiences as a carer to Bruce who lives with frontotemporal dementia.  Emma said of her experiences of her husband’s dementia diagnosis:  “For many people, their first touch point about this disease is received in their doctor’s office. I…

A survey commissioned by Home Instead has shown that family carer responsibilities are disproportionately affecting women.  Key stats from the research (conducted by Savanta, who spoke to 2000 people across the UK) include:    There is greater expectation on women to meet caring responsibilities than men, according to 88% of females and 65% of men.  Similarly,…

The Alzheimer’s Society have written a blog with 8 practical tips for supporting a person with dementia this Christmas.  It covers everything from decorations to food and reminiscence. You can read it here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-support-dementia-christmas 

The James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) has launched its second survey to gather information on hearing and dementia research priorities.  They are looking for people who are deaf, or have hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis or vestibular disorders, people with memory problems, family carers, health and social care professionals and members of the public…