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Barbara Windsor delivers letter to Downing Street as she calls for dementia care action

Campaigns Funding Innovation by Sarah Clarke on September 3, 2019

Dame Barbara Windsor has delivered a letter to Boris Johnson, calling for instant action on fixing the dementia care crisis.

Manchester mayor opens dementia-friendly housing development

Business Events Investment by Sarah Clarke on August 22, 2019

The new development includes 15 homes designed specifically for those living with cognitive conditions, including dementia.

Mears Group launches dementia toolkit for home care workforce

People Training by Sarah Clarke on August 16, 2019

The Become a Dementia Friend toolkit offers information on how best to support someone living with dementia.

Pilot study suggests how art and music can improve dementia care

Case Studies Innovation Intelligence Solutions by Sarah Clarke on August 9, 2019

Researchers are evaluating how creative workshops can be embedded into care environments after a successful pilot study.

Dementia accounts for one in 10 deaths in England and Wales, new figures show

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on August 7, 2019

Last year saw the highest number of deaths caused by dementia for 10 years, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

New dementia resource signposts families to home care services

Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on July 25, 2019

The online information leaflet highlights the options that are available to families to get additional support around the home.

Music and dementia charity hits the jackpot with National Lottery funding

Funding Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on July 24, 2019

The National Lottery award will be used to raise awareness of the power of playlists in helping people with dementia.

A third of people with dementia forced to sell their home to cover care costs

Business Finance Funding by Sarah Clarke on July 23, 2019

A poll of more than 1,000 adults found 31% of people living with dementia had to sell their home to provide for their care.

Scientists explore link between hearing loss and dementia

Intelligence Research Studies by Sarah Clarke on July 17, 2019

Scientists at the University College London is leading the project in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.

New dementia courses launched for family carers

People Training by Sarah Clarke on July 12, 2019

The courses cover specialised subjects, which can help carers to build the skills and confidence to see them through the challenges that caring can bring.

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