Actress Ruth Jones backs dementia scheme

A new scheme rolled out across Wales, which is looking to change the way people think, talk and act about dementia, has been backed by TV star Ruth Jones. The Gavin and Stacey star, whose mother-in-law had dementia, has supported the Dementia Friends programme which is teaching people to recognise the signs of the illness … Continued

New dementia app launched by Dudley Council

A dementia-friendly community app is to be launched this week to coincide with a special performance at the Cornbow Hall in Halesowen; the app will complement the staging of a play entitled Finding Joy and will provide information to the community about supporting and caring for those with dementia.

Regular walks could delay dementia

A recent study by scientists has shown that regular walks can delay the shrinking of the brain and the faltering mental skills that come with old age.