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Fidget Widget for Dementia: Who Might Enjoy It and When to Stop
Learn which restless-hand signs suit a fidget widget and the clear stop signs that protect comfort.
Online Communication-Partner Training for Semantic Dementia: What a New Case Study Shows
Learn how four online sessions help partners support word-finding and daily talk in semantic dementia.
Shared Reading for Dementia: How the New Queen’s University and Dementia NI Guide Works
Learn how to start a dementia-friendly shared-reading group using the new Queen's and Dementia NI pack.
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New Alzheimer’s Treatment Trials: What Part the Cloud’s 2026 Funding Supports
Learn which early Alzheimer's trials the 2026 grants back and how to ask your doctor about joining one.
Fiddle Books for Dementia: How Tactile Pages Differ From Reading Books
See which sensory pages soothe restlessness, when reading still helps, and how to choose calm activities.
Fidget Widget for Dementia: Who Might Enjoy It and When to Stop
Learn which restless-hand signs suit a fidget widget and the clear stop signs that protect comfort.
Online Communication-Partner Training for Semantic Dementia: What a New Case Study Shows
Learn how four online sessions help partners support word-finding and daily talk in semantic dementia.
Shared Reading for Dementia: How the New Queen’s University and Dementia NI Guide Works
Learn how to start a dementia-friendly shared-reading group using the new Queen's and Dementia NI pack.
New Alzheimer’s Brain Maps: What the NIH-Backed Cell Atlas Can Reveal
See where Alzheimer's starts silently in the brain and why early memory changes deserve prompt medical attention.
Fiddle Muffs and Dementia: Checking Buttons, Beads and Loose Parts for Safety
Pull-test buttons and beads, choose safe designs, and keep dementia muffs soothing and washable.
Dementia Sensory Toys With Button Batteries: What to Check Before Buying
Check battery doors, warnings, and recall status before choosing a sensory toy for dementia care.
HUG Comforter for Dementia: What It Does and What the Evidence Cannot Promise
See who HUG suits, what wellbeing results showed, and how to trial this sensory comforter calmly.
Can Someone With Dementia Consent to a Robotic Pet? Assent and Refusal in Daily Use
Learn how to check assent, spot refusal cues, and include family when offering a robotic pet daily.
Sharing Robotic Pets in Memory Care: Cleaning, Ownership and Staff Responsibilities
Clean shared robotic pets safely with simple wipes, clear ownership, and staff routines for memory care.
Robotic Pets vs Live-Animal Visits for Dementia: What the 2026 Review Could Compare
Compare calming effects, safety rules and costs to choose between robot pets and dog visits for dementia care.