Press releases

Research highlights what helps people live well with dementia - Dec. 2018

New research has identified the factors that enable people with dementia and their carers to live as well as possible - read the article here

Health services must address multiple conditions in dementia care - Nov. 2018

Most people living with dementia also have at least one other health condition, and health services need to adapt to optimise their health and quality of life, a new study concludes - read the article here

Western Morning News - May 2018

How you can support people who have dementia to live well
Many small things can make a big difference, writes Dr Anthony Martyr - read the article here.

Living well with dementia: how life can still be fun, worthwhile and heading forward - April 2018

One such project is Exeter University’s long-term research study, IDEAL (Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life). Now halfway through its eight years, this examines the benefits of bringing creative arts to dementia/carer groups and hopes to reveal to what extent song, music, poetry, craft and artwork might promote ongoing positivity and improve quality of life for both carers and those cared for. IDEAL 2 is also to include studies with minority groups and those with more severe dementia - read the article here

Telegraph & Argus

Campaigning for better public transport services for people living with dementia - read the article here.