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Dementia & memory

Expert insight, personal stories and practical advice on dementia & memory from the Wellbeing Magazine archive.

Thoughtful woman sitting across wooden desk from medical doctor

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Should We Accept Medical Diagnoses?

You or a close friend may have been given a medical diagnosis of a chronic disease and been told there is no cure, that it will need lifetime medication,…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 2 Nov 2025

Vote for Your Favourite Charity

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Vote for Your Favourite Charity

Voting is now open for the public to vote for seven charities in Great Britain to receive a share of funding raised thanks to players of The Health Lottery

By Wellbeing Magazine · 18 Aug 2025

How to Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

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How to Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

To care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, set a fixed routine, use calm language, ensure home safety, support meals, prevent wandering, and track behavior…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 22 Jul 2025

Start Your Brain Health Routine Today

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Start Your Brain Health Routine Today

Maintaining brain health as we age is essential for supporting memory, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 22 Jul 2025

Key Reasons Why Private Home Care is Important

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Key Reasons Why Private Home Care is Important

As the population ages and healthcare demands grow, private home care has emerged as an essential service that provides tailored, compassionate support

By Wellbeing Magazine · 9 May 2025

Experiencing Trauma: Survival Mode

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Experiencing Trauma: Survival Mode

When we experience trauma, the brain shifts into survival mode. The amygdala — your brain’s alarm system — stays active, constantly scanning for danger.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 1 May 2025

Coffee… Loved, Hated, Blamed.

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Coffee… Loved, Hated, Blamed.

Yet, whether for performance, the morning ritual, or the company it keeps, we all find ourselves sipping it. So, is coffee good, bad, or neither

By Wellbeing Magazine · 6 Feb 2025

The Steps to Happiness as an Older Person

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The Steps to Happiness as an Older Person

Happiness is essential for your wellbeing, and yet you might often feel as if it is an elusive concept. Although it is nigh on impossible to be happy all…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 24 Dec 2024

How Animals Can Help Our Well-Being 

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How Animals Can Help Our Well-Being 

Do you ever find yourself in a better mood after spending time with a dog or another type of animal? Animals can contribute to human well-being

By Wellbeing Magazine · 28 Nov 2024

Mountain Blood: The Ancient, Earthy Miracle

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Mountain Blood: The Ancient, Earthy Miracle

Picture this: your morning coffee, that sacred elixir which fuels the start of your day, now infused with a substance that looks like tar, tastes like…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 6 Nov 2024

Assisted Living: When Is Right For You?

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Assisted Living: When Is Right For You?

Deciding to move to an assisted living facility is a huge choice! Whether you’re making it for yourself, or a loved one, it's vital that the decision is…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 23 Jul 2024

How to Recognize Dementia in a Parent or Loved One

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How to Recognize Dementia in a Parent or Loved One

As people get older, the risk of dementia increases. While it’s a pretty common condition, many don’t get it, and it never affects two people in exactly the…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 7 Jul 2024

5 Steps to Take in Early Stages of Dementia

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5 Steps to Take in Early Stages of Dementia

As we get older, we’re more likely to worry about our cognitive health. It's important to look out for the first signs of dementia and take action early as…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 18 Apr 2024

Simple Yet Effective Ways to Intake CBD Oil!

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Simple Yet Effective Ways to Intake CBD Oil!

CBD is becoming increasingly popular among health enthusiasts, yet many must know its benefits. Even if you know about CBD, you must learn the best ways to…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 12 Apr 2024

6 Long Term Effects of Chronic Drinking

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6 Long Term Effects of Chronic Drinking

Chronic drinking affects more than a million Americans every year. People who suffer from alcohol addiction also fail or hesitate to get the help they…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 18 Dec 2023

A Beginner's Guide To Medicinal Cannabis

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A Beginner's Guide To Medicinal Cannabis

In the last few years, medicinal cannabis has made its way onto news headlines across the globe, having been hailed for its life-changing properties which…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 7 Nov 2023

The healing power of classical music 

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The healing power of classical music 

Music is a huge part of most people's lives. Whether you listen to it on your daily commute or when you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen, music taste…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 25 Oct 2023

Why do we need Omega 3?

Why do we need Omega 3?

Jane McClenaghan, Nutritionist behind Vital Nutrition talks us through the importance of omega 3 in your diet and the benefits of foods high in omega 3

By Wellbeing Magazine · 1 Jun 2023

Why are NMN supplements a must-have?

Why are NMN supplements a must-have?

Picture this: You're sitting in a rocking chair on your front porch, sipping a cup of tea and feeling better than you have in years. Your energy levels are…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 24 Apr 2023

7 Ways Sugar Steals Your Brainpower

7 Ways Sugar Steals Your Brainpower

If you love sugary sweets, sodas, or snacks, know that they don’t love you back! Decades of research reveal that sugar has have a detrimental effect on…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 7 Mar 2023

Seniors With Dementia- How To Manage Incontinence

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Seniors With Dementia- How To Manage Incontinence

Aging brings several health issues, and multiple conditions can make life tough for patients and caregivers. Urinary incontinence is common in seniors with…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 16 Sept 2022

The Pished Fish For Father's Day

The Pished Fish For Father's Day

It’s certainly not easy being a father! Bad backs, grey hair, no hair, a gradual capitulation of sporting prowess, memory loss, a lowering beer threshold,…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 3 Mar 2022

What is ketosis and what are the benefits?

What is ketosis and what are the benefits?

The keto diet is associated with some pretty amazing benefits. These benefits come as a result of being in ketosis, a proven, testifiable, metabolic state.…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 15 Dec 2020

Why there is magic in mushrooms

Why there is magic in mushrooms

As a heart centred business owner, coach and yogi, it is so important to me to maintain balance and wholeness in my life. To keep my mind sharp, clear and…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 23 Nov 2020

How A Healthy Home Environment Assists Wellbeing

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How A Healthy Home Environment Assists Wellbeing

Many of us are well-versed on the effects of diet and exercise on wellbeing, but our physical environment is less often discussed. However, the Marmot…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 27 Oct 2020

Dehydration Nation: Are YOU Drinking Enough?

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Dehydration Nation: Are YOU Drinking Enough?

Good hydration is essential for our bodies to run properly. The average person can last for up to eight to twelve weeks without food - but only three to…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 16 Oct 2020

Support for isolated dementia carers

Support for isolated dementia carers

Essex-based charity, Dementia Adventure, is offering free online support to the thousands of dementia carers and families across the UK who may feel…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 31 Mar 2020

The Ultimate Bangkok Spa Massage Experience

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The Ultimate Bangkok Spa Massage Experience

Health Land offers a full range of Ayurvedic, traditional spa and massage packages, where guests can relax and unwind in a truly tranquil environment.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 13 Nov 2019

How to Cope with Loneliness in Old Age

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How to Cope with Loneliness in Old Age

Loneliness has a large presence amongst the older generations. 43 per cent of those aged 60 and above live alone while half of older people consider their…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 25 Sept 2019

Lack of sleep can put you at risk

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Lack of sleep can put you at risk

There are many factors that play a part in your overall wellbeing but one thing that is for certain is that sleep, or lack of it, can massively impact our…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 13 Jul 2019

No aluminium – no Alzheimer’s

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No aluminium – no Alzheimer’s

Research by UK scientists shows that if it wasn’t for aluminium, Alzheimer’s Disease might not have emerged as widespread as it is today.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 12 Jan 2019

Enjoy Optimal Health!

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Enjoy Optimal Health!

The good news is that these two factors are probably the most important and other bit of good news is that these two factors are closely linked, so any…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 2 Oct 2018

Why stress can be damaging for your brain health

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Why stress can be damaging for your brain health

It might seem obvious that stress is bad for your health; after all, who hasn’t had a tough day at work, and left feeling run down? But stress can also be…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 16 Aug 2018

Health benefits of Turmeric

Health benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric has a deep, golden-orange colour and looks similar to ginger. It is widely used as a spice in cooking. Turmeric is usually boiled, sun-dried and…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 4 Apr 2018

Dementia - The Missing Link

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Dementia - The Missing Link

There are at present approximately 850,000 cases of dementia in the UK and this looks set to rise to over a million by 2025. Nearly 40,000 of those…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 3 Mar 2018

Taking a risk with your hearing

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Taking a risk with your hearing

Almost three quarters of UK adults have never had their hearing checked by a hearing care professional.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 28 Jan 2018

Holiday Heaven

Holiday Heaven

As most of you who follow my articles and social media pages know, over the last ten years I’ve been to the little known island of Hydra in Greece an hour…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 1 Jul 2017

Music for the brain!

East Sussex

Music for the brain!

role in dementia care & one Sussex care home has capitalised on music’s therapeutic effects by partnering with Alzheimer’s initiative: Singing for the Brain

By Wellbeing Magazine · 4 May 2017

How to quit sugar

How to quit sugar

‘That chocolate bar is calling my name!’ How many times have you reached for it, even though you were not hungry? Why is it so hard to resist sugar and…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 11 Mar 2017

Your gut microbiome

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Your gut microbiome

Regular readers of Wellbeing Magazine will know I have a little obsession with the human microbiome which has been ongoing now for many a year. What’s…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 7 Mar 2017

The Federation of Holistic Therapists

East Sussex

The Federation of Holistic Therapists

The Federation of Holistic Therapists, Eastbourne & South Downs Local Support Group - Calendar of events 2017

By Wellbeing Magazine · 6 Mar 2017

The four basic pillars of health

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The four basic pillars of health

Take responsibility for these four pillars of health and discover the truth that we may not need those pills we thought essential for our health!

By Wellbeing Magazine · 15 Jan 2017

Liz Norton on Changing your perspective

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Liz Norton on Changing your perspective

Liz Norton is nothing if not a fighter. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of six weeks old, her parents were warned not to expect her to live beyond…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 6 Jul 2016

6 tips to help ward off dementia!

East Sussex

6 tips to help ward off dementia!

Take action now and you can significantly reduce your chances of developing dementia. In East Sussex alone, one in six people over the age of 80 has dementia

By Wellbeing Magazine · 25 Feb 2016

B vitamins

B vitamins

Clearly B vitamins are on people’s minds. What are they, and more importantly how crucial are they for our health and longevity?

By Wellbeing Magazine · 5 Sept 2015

Living with the challenges of dementia

East Sussex

Living with the challenges of dementia

Dementia is becoming an increasing challenge, not only for many older people, but also for their close family and friends... is particularly challenging for

By Wellbeing Magazine · 7 Jul 2015

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 deficiency

I cannot begin to tell you the importance of Vitamin B12 and the problems of not getting enough in your diet can have on your health.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 1 Sept 2014

Memory Loss At A Glance

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Memory Loss At A Glance

As our bodies age, so do our brains. Memory loss is a sign of an ageing brain. It can be infuriating to continually search for car keys, forget the name of…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 2 Jun 2014

Caring for an older parent

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Caring for an older parent

Mum having a fall, Dad having a stroke, Gran developing dementia… all events that suddenly make us leap into action so that we adapt to caring for an older…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 7 May 2014

A supportive health consultation with a clinician; illustrative image.

East Sussex

Heavy metal toxicity

Heavy metal toxicity is something I am coming across more and more frequently in my clients with ME, CFS and Fibromyalgia.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 1 Mar 2014

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