Did you know dementia can kill you?
12,625 people died from the disease last year alone. Now it’s set to become our…More
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Is this what you picture when you think of a dementia unit?
For most of us, it’s long, white corridors and locked wards. It’s a common belief…More
Study finds looking at art benefits dementia sufferers – and their carers
Viewing art helped people with dementia deal with the stress of recalling memories, new research…More
Local Irish millionaire funds unique 18-unit dementia village
Building has begun on CareBright Community, a four-acre ‘dementia village’ at Bruff in Limerick that…More
Three out of four dementia patients given anti-psychotic drugs in our aged care homes don’t need them – is it time for a new approach?
Just think about it. Thirty per cent of dementia sufferers in aged care homes are…More
Speak up, fellas!
It’s no secret that when it comes to seeking medical advice (and possibly other forms of…More
New app for carers of someone with dementia
If you live with someone who has dementia, there’s a new app that should be…More
Survey: Your stories & experiences with dementia
It’s an election year and every advocacy group in the country, from farmers, to miners,…More
Got a hearing problem? Don’t live in denial
According to the National Center for Health Statistics in the United States, Americans wait an…More
Do I tell a friend she may have dementia?
For the past 12 months I have been privately thinking about a female friend. She…More