WYLD NEWS BLOG
Catch up on the latest news from across the WYLD network.
A Global Debate – Should Nursing Homes be Abolished? Perspectives from the World Young Leaders in Dementia
Recently our WYLD members attended a debate organised by Capacity Australia. The debate examined the need and relevance of nursing homes from an international perspective. The debate was Chaired by
Love is a powerful thing: the benefits of Grandchild Therapy
If you are a caring grandchild who enjoys spending time with your grandparents you are already a “Grandchild-therapy” practitioner. When we talk about certain practices – or habits – that benefit
It’s bloody fantastic: New blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease give us a window into the ageing brain
Standing in a half empty room – the majority being supportive colleagues – at the last session on the last day (referred to as the “grave-yard shift”) at the 2014
The impact of stigmatisation on the lives of people with dementia
“It seems that when you have cancer you are a brave battler against the disease, but when you have Alzheimer’s you are an old fart. That’s how people see you.
Dementia in Low and Middle Income Countries: How can technology aid diagnosis?
My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia in 2016, aged 84, and declined significantly in the spring of 2017. In the first consultation with her General Practioner, he simply told her that
A Knowledge Broker: Research in Dementia-Enabling Environments
As international and cross-cultural projects in the dementia care continue to increase, there is a growing need to ensure that evidence-based best practices can be translated, shared and culturally implemented
Why is the Netherlands one of the best places to grow old?
It all started with the dream of going to HogeweyK, or “Dementia Village” as it became known. The Dutch organization has become famous all over the world for being a designed village
Being a World Young Leader in Dementia: a journey from Nigeria to France
Over the last 7 years, I have held a post-doctoral position at the King’s Global Health Institute (UK). I co-ordinated research with the 10/66 Dementia Research Group and contributed to review and synthesize
Promoting cognitive health through physical activity and sleep: Preliminary answers and future directions
As there is still no cure for dementia, it is vital that we consider ways to prevent and reduce peoples’ risk of developing dementia. Lifestyle strategies offer the only readily available
Re-evaluating nursing home designs in Asia in the face of COVID-19
In light of recent events, care of residents living with dementia in nursing homes has been in the spotlight as people come to grips with the tragedies surrounding nursing homes
Can scientists improve how they diagnose dementia with Lewy bodies?
Dementia conditions are very common, presenting in around 7% of people over the age of 65. Despite this, accuracy of dementia diagnosis can be poor, with the causes of dementia often
Recognising technology needs among older adults and people with dementia
When was the last time you did not use any technology for a whole day? Technology is one of our ‘best friends’. As it becomes smaller, more automatic, and better
The outlook of a mild cognitive impairment diagnosis: disease-specific symptoms may forewarn of decline
For each person living with a dementia diagnosis, the journey can be very different, and no two stories are the same. The particular everyday difficulties one encounters can vary enormously, from
Forget dementia, remember the person! Breaking down stigma to move forward towards an inclusive society in Flanders (Belgium)
When we focus on the capacities of people with dementia instead of their limitations, their dementia disappears behind their talents. That is the starting point of the Flemish awareness raising campaign ‘Vergeet
The Digital Aid Project – a toolset for long-term care facilities during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, all eyes turned to acute hospitals, where medical staff were helping those most severely impacted by the new virus. Lack of equipment and the