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Dementia care needs improving in many areas of England, says report
Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are failing to provide adequate levels of health and social care for over half of people living with dementia.

Memories we care about most are stored first during sleep
New research has found it’s the experiences and thoughts we care about most which are stored in our long term memory during sleep

The importance of inclusion throughout the dementia journey
Dementia carer Linda Harman reveals how two family weddings have helped remind her of the importance of continuing to include her mother in events, as her enjoyment felt on the day will always be remembered, even if the day itself becomes a distant memory

Don’t rely on memory loss as only way to diagnose dementia
Researchers have said using memory loss as the main diagnostic tool for dementia could mean other forms of the condition, which don’t always cause memory problems, could be missed

Cuts to social care affecting elderly the most
A new report by the King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust has found that consecutive years of budget cuts to publicly funded care is building up to a crisis point within the care system

Carpool karaoke Songaminute man gets a record deal
Ted McDermott, the 80-year-old YouTube star, has signed a deal with Decca Records and royalties from sales will be split between the Alzheimer’s Society and a fund to help care for Ted and his wife.

Dementia & Me: ‘I’m making the most of what I’ve got’
In her second blog instalment, Dianne Wilkinson, who was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 56, shares a few recent achievements and explains why it’s so important to stay positive

Sound of Music star Charmian Carr dies with dementia
The actress who made her name as Liesl in the film musical died from complications caused by dementia

Dealing with dementia: Day Clock Radio Ad
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What does 'live-in care' mean?
