Information for providers of in-home care regarding coronavirus COVID-19 and supporting people living with dementia.
Mental Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19): tips for carers, families and friends of people with dementia
Tips and advice on COVID-19 for carers, families and friends of people living with dementia.
What is social distancing in practice?
What is social distancing, in practice – and how do you do it?
Pseudodementia reversible but easy to miss
Severe depression and psychosis can cause cognitive impairment similar to what’s seen in dementia, but the effects are reversible with the right treatment.
Being kind to your future self
Identifying strongly with your future self is linked to positive health and wellbeing. But is that still the case when you follow people to see what happens to them?
Diet changes improve depression outlook
The first dietary intervention study of its kind has found dietary changes to be beneficial in helping moderate to severe depression.
Eating to stress less
Having the right mix of prebiotics and probiotics in the diet may be one way to support our mental health.
Who is at the greatest risk of loneliness?
There is growing evidence that loneliness is a health risk and a recent study has shown this to be true with surprising spikes in loneliness during different life stages.
Can diet changes improve depression and anxiety?
Yes and no. A review of diet study trials finds that positive dietary changes can reduce symptoms of depression, but less of a benefit is seen in addressing symptoms of anxiety.
How much is too much TV?
Research shows that lengthy TV viewing is linked to cognitive decline, and people who watched more than 3.5 hours a day saw a decline in their verbal memory skills.
