One of the most common questions about dementia is: is it a normal part ageing? And the answer is no!
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The power of music
We all have that one song that takes us back to a significant time in our lives. For some it might be the song they sung to their children when they were young, others it might be the song that reminds them of when they first met their partner, or …
Read More »Help Fill in the Gaps for Someone with Memory Loss
I know a young person, who I’ll call Lucy, whose grandmother had a stroke last year. Lucy’s grandmother has regained a lot of her mobility and speech but she is struggling with her memory. Lucy proudly told me when she visits or video chats with her grandmother she always tests …
Read More »I Wish I Could Remember, When I Could Remember
I wish I could remember, when I could remember, may seem a funny heading, but for those of us who have problems with recall, it is for the most part “no laughing matter”. As people experience the upper side of the ageing process, for some, little things are suddenly harder …
Read More »Is hearing loss effecting your memory?
Hearing loss is very common and it effects people of all ages. There are many reasons for hearing loss including hereditary factors, noise exposure, trauma and ear disease. Hearing loss becomes more common as we age. Hearing loss is usually gradual. In the beginning, hearing loss takes away the beginning of …
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