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The simple finger prick test could soon be used in mainstream healthcare as it can identify hallmark protein biomarkers that are present in early Alzheimer’s disease. Read More

If your loved one has dementia, you might be wondering if their symptoms have worsened in lockdown, or if they remember who you are. Here’s what to look out for on your first visit after lockdowns end, and how to support your loved one after that. Read More

The Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) newly updated Dementia Capable Care program provides carers with the skills and knowledge to offer an ‘enriched model of care’. The course blends the Claudia Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model, Kitwood’s model of person-centred care, and verbal de-escalation techniques into a fresh and efficient approach to dementia care. This enables carers to more effectively support the person, maximise their quality of life, and minimise psychological and behavioural symptoms. Read More