Dementia UK

Do you enjoy watching films at the cinema with family and friends? 📽️ Going to the cinema with a person with dementia can provide opportunities to reminisce together and experience something new. 💙 So, here are our top tips to help you get the most out of your experience. What advice would you add? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. 👇 Read the full blog on our website: https://lnkd.in/g684MbCR #Cinema #Dementia #DementiaTips

Animals and dementia - what's the connection? 🐾 Here are six ways that animals can help someone with dementia. Tag a pet-loving friend in the comments to help spread awareness! 💙 Read more about how animals can support people with dementia by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/eBJiwQyJ #AnimalsAndDementia #PetTherapy #Dementia

Pets bring joy to many of us - they’re playful, cute and cuddly. 🐕 But how can they help people living with dementia? Watch our video to find out! Have pets supported you and your loved one with dementia? Share your experiences in the comments this International Dog Day. 👇 #Pets #Dementia #InternationalDogDay

What's your favourite activity to do with a loved one with dementia? 💭 Here are some of the ways that you enjoy spending time together. 💙 Do any of these resonate with you? Share your thoughts in the comments. #Dementia #MeaningfulActivities #DementiaAwareness

A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean you have to stop doing what you love. 💙 If someone with dementia enjoys gardening, it's important to make adaptations as their dementia progresses, so they can continue doing what they love for as long as possible. 🌱 Do you know someone who loves to spend time in the garden? Tag them in the comments to help spread awareness. #Gardening #Dementia #DementiaAwareness

Lecanemab – a disease-modifying treatment for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease – has been licensed for use in the UK. However, today, NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, has published draft guidance for consultation which does not recommend Lecanemab for use on the NHS. We will continue to work with NICE as treatments emerge. With nearly a million people living with dementia in the UK, it’s vital that the essential work to develop effective treatments is accompanied by efforts to improve diagnostic processes and the specialist support people living with dementia need. We understand this news may cause confusion and worry amongst people whose lives are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. If you have any concerns or questions about this news, please call our Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org. #Lecanemab #Alzheimers #DementiaCare

Did you know that soft toy animals or lifelike dolls can benefit people living with dementia, particularly in the later stages? 🤔 The sensation of holding a toy animal or doll can be soothing and comforting. It may remind them of a time when they had young children or a pet of their own. 💙 But what should you consider when using soft toys? Watch this video for our top tips. Have you tried this with your loved one? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. 👇 #SoftToyTherapy #Dementia #DementiaTips

Do you enjoy going to museums and galleries with family and friends? 🏛️ There are many cultural places of interest throughout the UK which offer special events and tailored experiences for people with dementia. 💙 So, here are our top tips to help you get the most out of your experience. What advice would you add? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. 👇 Read the full blog on our website: https://lnkd.in/gFYz852s #Museum #Dementia #DementiaTips

“My husband, John, has Alzheimer’s disease. We were planning a party to celebrate his 80th birthday and our golden wedding anniversary with family and friends, many of whom had not seen him in a while. To help people in their approaches to John, I sent out an email in advance saying ‘If you have known John for a long time, you will have common history to talk about. If not, you will probably have to remind/tell him who you are and then there are some conversation topics that you could try, or not, as seems appropriate on the day’. I listed various significant events in his life such as where he was born and grew up, where he went to school, where he and I had met and got married, his job, and some of his early achievements and interests – all subjects that I knew he would happily talk about. Several people thanked me for this, saying that it meant they could approach John with confidence and start a conversation with him without worrying about how he (or they) would cope. Every time I looked at him at the party, he was engaging with someone and laughing, so I knew that he was enjoying himself. I was also able to enjoy myself because I could relax and socialise without feeling the need to constantly hover. Ten minutes after everyone had left, he had absolutely no memory of the event, but that didn’t matter, we live in the moment. I know that he had also contributed to other peoples’ enjoyment of the day.” Thank you to Jacqui for sharing how she made sure her husband John could still enjoy a social occasion with friends after his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. 💙 A person with dementia can often understand far more than they can communicate, so always try to involve them in your conversation. Small changes in your approach can make a big difference. You can read tips for communicating with a person with dementia on our website: https://lnkd.in/encJXhWr #DementiaCare #Alzheimers #Dementia

Maintaining meaningful activities can add value and quality to a person living with dementia’s life. 💙 Activities should link to hobbies or interests they enjoyed before the diagnosis. It's also a great opportunity for them to spend more social time with friends and family. What's your favourite activity to do with a loved one with dementia? Let us know in the comments. 👇 #Dementia #Hobbies #DementiaAwareness