News from January 2014

Nestle

Vintage advertising could make dementia patients happy

A leading confectionary giant has created reminiscence packs to help bring back the happy memories of dementia sufferers, made possible through a raft of advertising material the firm has produced over the years.

Types of dementia from Parkinson’s to vascular

Dementia in its many forms is a very real part of today’s society and, whilst work is continually being carried out in the search for a cure, awareness and knowledge of the condition is still sadly lacking. Dementia is the general term given to a serious loss of memory or cognitive function and capabilities, but … Continued

Vitamin E could slow decline of dementia sufferers

A recent study has highlighted the potential importance of Vitamin E for dementia sufferers, suggesting that it could help to slow the rate of decline. Featuring in the latest edition of the JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) journal, the findings were yielded from a study in which 613 people were given either … Continued

Houses of Parliament

Redditch MP Karen Lumley becomes Dementia Friend

The MP for Redditch in Worcestershire has become a Dementia Friend, joining a group of political representatives from across the country for one of the group’s sessions in Parliament.