Recently, there has been a surge of brain-training apps available to smartphone users. Apps such as Lumosity and Elevate are being used by tens of millions of people around the world in an attempt to boost their brain health. However, the actual cognitive benefits of these brain-training apps have been called into question. Some studies have found that brain-training […]

The idea of ageing is one that many people dread. However, ageing shouldn’t necessarily be considered a bad thing. The later years of our lives can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling that we experience. As we get older, it’s no surprise that some things start to get a bit more difficult, and […]

Six in 10 people with dementia will wander. Anyone who has problems with their memory and is able to walk is at risk for wandering, even in the early stages of dementia. As such, it’s likely that caregivers of people with dementia will come across this behaviour at some point in time. Wandering is relatively […]