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14 cooking and kitchen activity ideas for care home residents
Whether it’s guess the food, sandwich making or polishing cutlery, there are lots of cooking-related activities that you can do to keep people living in a care home engaged and happy

Dementia missed in men because they’re less likely to get memory loss
A study claims that symptoms of Alzheimer’s are different in men and women, which could also affect diagnosis rates

Is it menopausal mood swings or dementia?
Researchers claim behavioural changes that may be diagnosed as menopause or a mid-life crisis could in fact be early signs of dementia

Resveratrol – found in dark chocolate – could slow dementia effects
The naturally occurring compound which is also found in raspberries and red wine could potentially protect the brain from damage by harmful proteins

Blue badges should be given to all with dementia, says MP
Campaigners want the badges, which let you park in disabled spaces, made available to those with dementia

New guide created to help retailers become more dementia friendly
The Alzheimer’s Society are launching a guide aimed at giving shops suggestions and ideas to make the shopping experience more enjoyable for those with dementia

Exercise four times a week could reverse early symptoms of dementia
A study claims people who had mild cognitive impairment saw an improvement in symptoms over six months

Nesta launches Dementia Citizens and two new apps
The innovation charity launched a new project to help people with dementia and their carers, using apps on iPhones and tablets

Acupuncture may improve cognitive function, claims study
Research from China claims the traditional Chinese treatment could reduce the memory loss that precedes dementia, but critics claim it could be a placebo effect

What does 'live-in care' mean?
