Dementia

12th May 2022

World leading art and design research transforms lives of people with dementia

A team of researchers from Cardiff Metropolitan University’s School of Art and Design has transformed the quality of life for people with advanced dementia with a […]
2nd March 2022

Pioneering research-based care home being built near Littlehampton

Healthcare Management Trust (HMT), the charity which provides health and social care while reinvesting any surplus income back into dementia care research, will be opening a […]
17th November 2021

Innovative therapies can help the dementia care system back on its feet

John Ramsay, Founder and Managing Director of Social-Ability, kindly shares the following useful insight with Care Sector Hub… With the pandemic exacerbating longstanding problems in the […]
20th October 2021

Simple ‘hugging device’ proven to reduce anxiety in people with advanced dementia – now available

Available to buy today for care homes, hospitals and families with dementia HUG™, a soft comforter designed to be cuddled by people with advanced dementia – […]
17th September 2021

Seeing as others see is key to designing for dementia

With ever-growing numbers of people affected by dementia, there is expanding evidence showing the impact of the physical environment on their wellbeing. Whilst legislation sets out […]
17th June 2021

Innovative Grazing Boxes from Caterplus provide nutritious offer for dementia residents in care homes

Following extensive research and a successful trial in care homes last year, Caterplus – the specialist care catering arm of leading contract caterer Elior UK – […]
11th June 2021

Surrey care home celebrates completion of its dementia care extension

…and gets set to welcome new residents. A Surrey care community is celebrating the completion of an extension to its dementia care facilities, which will allow […]
21st May 2021

Maritime care home marks Dementia Action Week

Family and friends of residents at Surrey-based maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society’s care home, Belvedere House, are heralding the dedication of the Society’s staff […]
10th May 2021

UK’s first day service to receive accreditation for excellence in dementia care

“Excellent” West Sussex day service becomes UK’s first to receive accreditation for excellence in dementia care A West Sussex day service has become the first of […]