Researchers in Germany were able to postpone a decline in cognitive function amongst people with dementia in a nursing-home setting who participated in a 12 month regime of behavioural and mental exercises.
Improving and maintaining health factors not traditionally associated with dementia, such as skin problems, vision and hearing, may lower a person’s risk for developing dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology, 13 July 2011.
People who are obese in middle age are at almost four times greater risk of developing dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease in later life than people of normal weight, according to a study published in the journal Neurology on 2 May.
The March 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter is available to download from the Innovations in Dementia website.
Light to moderate alcohol consumption could decrease the risk of cognitive decline or dementia according to a study published in Age and Ageing today (Thursday 2 March 2011).
The aim of this guide is to show just some of the ways that local Age UKs and Age Concerns are making a difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
Recent reserach has shown that taking moderate exercise, such as Walking, for 40 minutes a few times a week is enough to preserve memory and keep ageing brains on top form.
The December 2010 edition of the European Network on Independent Living newsletter is available to download from the ENIL website.
The Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain service has won £49,000 from the Big Lottery People’s Millions to develop more singing groups across Devon and Cornwall.
The third issue of the Living Well with Dementia bulletin provides features on achievements in implementing the National Dementia Strategy across the South West of England. This includes work to raise awareness, improving early diagnosis and early intervention, delivering better dementia care in general hospitals and care homes and developing an informed and effective workforce for people with dementia.