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How does animal-assisted therapy help with dementia?
Animal-assisted therapy, also known as pet therapy, involves using trained animals to provide emotional support and companionship to individuals with various health conditions, including dementia.
Lifestyle changes to help prevent dementia
There is currently no cure for any of the many types of dementia out there. But, with a figure of 1.6 million people estimated to
Diet and nutrition tips for people living with dementia
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there are around 55 million people with dementia worldwide. As the proportion of older people in the population
What does dementia care involve?
There are currently around 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK and that number is set to increase to 1.6 million within the next
Who pays for care home costs?
Deciding whether a care home is the right choice for your loved one can be a daunting decision. Then there’s also what type of care
How much does a care home cost?
It will probably come as no surprise that there is no one-size-fits-all cost for a care home in the UK. Costs will vary depending on
What is nursing care?
Due to the numerous types of care options available in the UK, the term ‘nursing care’ is often used to describe a broad range of
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Many people believe dementia and Alzheimer’s to be the same condition and, therefore, the terms are commonly used interchangeably. However, this is not actually the
What is a care home? | Future Care Group provide the lowdown
How we will be cared for in our later years is not something most people think about in detail until it becomes a necessary discussion.
