May 1, 2021 | Specialist Dementia Care
The award-winning movie With more and more people living with dementia, with just over 850,000 people living with Alzheimer’s in the UK (the most common form) these movies show how reckonings with the disease in art are evolving. “The Father” is Florian Zeller’s film...
Nov 14, 2020 | Specialist Dementia Care
The average lifespan of people in the UK has increased over recent decades, rising to 81 as of 2017 projections compared to 77 in 2000. With increasing average lifespan, there increases the risk of developing diseases, such as dementia. Some experts project that by...
Oct 3, 2020 | Nursing Home Worcester
Vamos Theatre have created The Wednesday Wave. This is a national and international campaign designed to combat loneliness amongst care home residents and those who feel isolated during the current pandemic. Covid-19 has drastically shaped the lives of those in and...
Sep 19, 2020 | Specialist Dementia Care
Recent studies have identified a number of health benefits daily crossword puzzles can have on an individual, especially the elderly. Many studies find the same results: solving crosswords puzzles later in life is associated with delayed onset of memory decline in...
Aug 24, 2020 | Rest of Life Care
What is positive ageing? It is a term used to describe a process of maintaining a positive attitude towards ageing. This encompasses feeling good about yourself, keeping fit and healthy, and engaging fully in life. Ageing can often be seen as something negative during...
