Exciting things are happening for CASCADE (Community Areas of Sustainable Care And Dementia Excellence in Europe). The Interreg 2Seas co-funded project is providing a truly innovative approach to caring for people with dementia and one of the UK’s first ever dementia villages, Harmonia Village, inspired by the project’s Dutch partners, is being built in Dover […]
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Nearly everyone can lower their risk of dementia, even if it runs in the family, by living a healthy lifestyle, research suggests. The study of nearly 200,000 people showed the risk fell by up to a third. The team at the University of Exeter said the results were exciting, empowering and showed people were not
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The CASCADE Model promotes a holistic, person-centred approach for people living with dementia to maximise independence and quality of life. Harmony House promises to provide guests with personally tailored support that meets their individual needs, whatever they might be. Our guesthouse will be run by highly-trained staff who are committed to making even the shortest of
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Spending time in the outdoors holds many benefits, from achieving the necessary dose of Vitamin D to exploring our senses and socialising, and this is no different for someone living with dementia. Whilst extra care may be necessary, there is true value to experiencing the outdoors when living with dementia. As we age it’s common for
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Across the OECD, nearly 19 million people are living with dementia. Millions of family members and friends provide care and support to loved ones with dementia throughout their lives. Globally, dementia costs over USD 1 trillion per year and represents one of the leading causes of disability for elderly adults. These numbers will continue to
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May 2014. Our annual conference showcased award winning innovative initiatives and projects from across Europe and the UK, aimed to better support people with dementia living in the community or care home environment. The programme includes speakers’ details, and the presentations below are listed in the order they appear on the programme: Brainport Development Alexian Research Center
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