For those working in the field of health and social care there has rightly been a shift in focus towards ‘living well’ with dementia, not just about confirming a diagnosis. Although dementia is progressive, much can be done to improve …
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who give expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families living with dementia to help them cope. We are delighted to welcome Karen as a guest blogger to give her personal view on the …
This blog is a thank you for colleagues who have worked with us to develop the All Our Health (AoH) approach and resources and sets out what you told us and how we have used your feedback. In 2013 we …
This blog is to introduce new readers to the ‘All Our Health’ call to action for health and care professionals (HCPs), to provide an update to those who are already aware and to say thank you for colleagues who have …
Although it is well documented that earlier onset dementia for people who have a learning disability is a higher percentage than national average, for everyone, a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors, together with chance occurrences have an impact on …
For the person diagnosed with dementia, the word dementia is not a word it is a life sentence. The word itself strikes fear, helplessness, and hopelessness. Dementia not only takes away precious memories and functioning, but it eats at the …
