Why it is important to keep dementia patients hydrated Most people diagnosed with dementia are 65 years or older and are vulnerable to other health-related problems. Dehydration can cause serious damage to dementia patients’ health as it can lead to disorientation, impaired mobility, a higher risk of falling, and declining overall health. Read about [...]
The purposes of Dementia Cafés in West London The initial idea of starting the Dementia Cafés project is to support anyone affected by Dementia, no matter if it's directly or indirectly. We start our first ever Memory Café in Hammersmith & Fulham in April 2023 and found the potential of helping other Dementia communities [...]
The First Memory Café in Hammersmith and Fulham Starting in April 2023, the first monthly Memory Café will be open for residents in Hammersmith & Fulham. What is Memory Café? Memory Café held by Visiting Angels West London and Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham is a recurrent event happening every second Tuesday of [...]
During the month of Dementia and Alzheimer’s in September, we participated in several events about Dementia care at home. Dementia and Alzheimer’s are not part of normal ageing. These diseases affect brain function and directly lead to memory loss, communication difficulty, or struggles in daily life. They require a long-term care plan and can be [...]
Alzheimer's Awareness Month It's World Alzheimer's Awareness Month and it is so beneficial to have an informative blog post about the elderly living with Dementia. Many of us do not know what Dementia is and that Alzheimer's Disease is one of many types of Dementia. If you have an elderly loved one recently being diagnosed with [...]
