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Back in August, I wrote a post describing a project we hoped to implement here at Me2U Centre. Since then, I’m pleased to say it has become a reality! That project was the Men’s Shed, an essential space for men to work on a mix of projects and try their hand and some practical skills…
It’s understandably tricky for carers to take time to look after themselves. This post deals with one of the essentials of self-care: nutrition. Busy lives lead to poor decisions for what to eat or simply forgetting to eat. Eating too many of the wrong kinds of foods can lead to sluggishness, lack of energy levels,…
In our last article we discussed the benefits of gardening therapy and what advantages the experts have put forward in support of outdoor activity. Understandably, in the summer months you will want to enjoy being outside in your own garden or your loved one’s. If you are considering making your own garden into a dementia-friendly…
In our last article we looked at the activities you can do at home or outside Me2U Centre for loved ones living with dementia. One point we raised was the value of music as a source of enjoyment. Me2U Centre understands the powerful effects of music and that is why we provide musical activities in…
NeuroAD, a device recently advertised in a magazine purported to facilitate improvements with the symptoms of dementia, and has been found to be misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority due to a lack of substantiated evidence. It was stated that NeuroAD could positively impact dementia symptoms including facial recognition, name recall, memory function and general…
Earlier this month it was announced that the Government will be providing £40m to aid researchers seeking a cure for dementia. The contribution is welcome news for Jeremy Hughes of the Alzheimer’s Society, who stated that there have been no significant advancements in finding dementia treatments since the early 2000s. This investment, along with £250m…