Dementia Community Roadshow begins journey

The Dementia Community Roadshow is to start its journey across the country, spreading awareness and information about a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the country.

National Dementia Strategy beyond 2014 discussed

The government has signalled that there must be a contingency plan for the National Dementia Strategy to be continued beyond 2014, explaining that more must be done to improve levels of residential care – as well as other forms of care – which are aimed at helping those affected cope with the condition.

An introduction to dementia and what to do next

When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, it puts a strain on not just the sufferer but the whole family. Questions arise, such as what is best for the person effected? How and where will they receive the best care? Should they stay at home or would they benefit from moving into a specialist … Continued

Dementia-friendly bathroom displayed at Care Show

Birmingham’s NEC hosted its annual Care Show earlier recently with a new addition: the Dementia Care Show. This all-new section of the show presented state of the art products and services that work to support people who suffer with dementia, as well as those who care for them. As a part of this show, the … Continued