Recognii News

  • This week we'll be mostly reading...

    by Fiona Wright
    The Book About Getting Older (for people who don’t want to talk about it) by Dr Lucy Pollock This is probably one of the most important books ever ...

  • The black loo seat tip for people living with dementia (video)

    by Fiona Wright

  • Aducanumab - What is the truth behind the new dementia ‘miracle drug’?

    by Fiona Wright
    You might have seen reports in the media about Aducanumab, a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s. It is the first new treatment developed to combat the d...

  • The Great Plate Trick

    by Fiona Wright
    Dementia can affect visual perception which makes everyday tasks like eating more difficult. Placing white sandwiches on a red plate creates a stro...

  • Doesn't everyone have the right to laugh?

    by Fiona Wright
    Over 65s typically enjoy around five hours of television a day. So why is there no TV programming especially for the 1 in 14 living with dementia?...

  • TV content is high quality care for people with dementia says University Professor

    by Fiona Wright
    TV can play a big part in high quality care for people living with dementia, according to research. Many carers worry about leaving loved ones in f...

  • Laughter is more effective than drugs for Dementia and Alzheimer’s studies show

    by Fiona Wright
    Making people with dementia laugh and allowing them to watch funny videos and TV is as effective as psychiatric drugs in reducing agitation, studie...

  • Removing ear wax can improve cognitive function and memory and help access to TV and music

    by Fiona Wright
    Dementia and Alzheimer’s are complex diseases, but research suggests that hearing loss can accelerate the decline in cognitive ability. Age-related...