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Read more about the article What is well-being and how can we promote it in dementia?
Understanding Dementia Blog / News

What is well-being and how can we promote it in dementia?

Well-being in dementia is precious and vulnerable, but once we understand the precise nature of the threats posed by dementia, we can learn how promote, protect and restore well-being, even as dementia progresses.

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11th June 2022
Read more about the article It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it
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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it

People often ask which activities work best for people with dementia, but it’s not so much what you do, but how you do it that makes the most difference to their well-being.

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11th June 2022
Read more about the article Mum has dementia and doesn’t recognise me after lockdown
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Mum has dementia and doesn’t recognise me after lockdown

If a parent with dementia doesn’t recognise you, it doesn’t mean they don’t love you. Pointing out their mistake can make things worse, and there are better ways to show you care.

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10th June 2022
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John’s Campaign and dementia – staying in touch with relatives in care during Covid-19

John’s Campaign (to allow people with dementia to have a family carer with them whenever they need them) was gaining support until Covid-19 put a stop to visiting.

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10th June 2022

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