Napping once a day or for more than an hour a day are indicators for older adults that they have a 40 per cent greater chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. The researchers also found that Alzheimer’s doubled nap duration and frequency for those living with the condition.
Dementia Jersey has launched ‘Boost your Brain’, a campaign highlighting how lifestyle changes can lower the chances of a person developing dementia. The ‘Boost your Brain’ campaign is focused on three key areas: loving your heart, staying sharp and keeping connected. It aims to support islanders to reduce their dementia risk (dementia is the fastest…
Residential care homes have urged the government to protect them from massive rises in energy costs. The National Care Forum (NCF), which represents social care providers, said they were facing price rises of 400% for gas and electricity that were “totally unaffordable”. Vic Rayner, NCF CEO, added: “This is causing immense pressure for social care…
The £1m partnership between Marie Curie and the Alzheimer’s Society to improve end of life experiences for people with dementia and unpaid carers/families (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/open-call-for-research-applications) has named its funded projects. The projects are aiming to develop practical tools, training and guidelines to improve support and reduce hospital admissions. This is timely…
Carers UK has published ‘State of Caring: The impact of caring on carers’ mental health and the need for support from social care services.’ This report, based on a survey conducted between June and August 2024, looks at the challenges faced by unpaid carers and how their needs are going unmet. Key survey findings include: …
Alzheimer Scotland has published their Annual Review. The Review looks at Alzheimer Scotland’s work over the last 12 months and features examples of innovative practice. You can read the Review here: https://www.alzscot.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/Alzscot_Annual%20Review%202023-2024%20WEB.pdf
A series of guides have been published for people with dementia on using voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home Hub. Written by Narinder Kapur, visiting professor of neuropsychology at UCL, the guides – Alexa for Alzheimer’s and Google Assistant for Alzheimer’s – are available on Amazon for £9.95. Research findings suggest voice assistants…