Safer walking

By Clare Teague on July 9, 2020

Clare Teague from LandSAR (Land Search And Rescue New Zealand ) discusses the importance of safe walking for people living with dementia and New Zealand's own Wandatrack programme.


Person-centred care and Tom Kitwood’s legacy

By Matthew Croucher on June 23, 2020

Dr Matthew Croucher reviews the new edition of Tom Kitwood's influential book "Dementia Reconsidered.  The Person Comes First".


"Give them the information that they need to go forward.”

By Lara Hitchcock on May 13, 2020

Memory clinic nurse Lara Hitchcock asked people living with dementia and their supporters about what information they wanted at diagnosis. Here Lara shares the results of her study.

 


Head injury and dementia

By Chris Perkins on May 13, 2020

Dr Chris  Perkins  highlights the increased risk of dementia associated with head injuries.