Browse through our recent news and keep up to date with the latest on what’s been happening at Neuroclin Glasgow.
Staying Active With Dementia
Staying active is an important part of staying healthy. It also applies to people with dementia, or any long-term health condition. Physical activities don’t have to be strenuous and it is important to finding ways to keep active that suit you individually. Although exercising and staying active might seem harder to do with dementia, … Continued
Dancing and Dementia
There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is set to rise to over 1 million by 2021. Dementia can devastate the lives of people affected, along with being very intense and emotional for loved ones. Although there is not yet a cure, there is now certainly more things … Continued
So Much to Gain With Our New Research Study
There are many different factors involved in whether you will get Alzheimer’s or not. These include age, family history and genetics- all factors we have no control over. Based on new scientific discoveries, Glasgow Memory Clinic are currently looking for people to take part in our new study, The GAIN trial. This trial is based … Continued
The Rise and Importance of Dementia Friendly Performances
Scottish Opera’s dementia friendly performances of TOSCA have prompted conversation about dementia friendly services and shows in our local communities. Dementia can be an incredibly isolating condition, but we all know there is hope and joy to be found through exploring entertainment like this in a supportive and understanding environment. What is … Continued
TOSCA: A new Dementia Friendly Performance by Scottish Opera
Glasgow Memory Clinic work closely with Scottish Opera for their Dementia Friendly Performances and have previously been the corporate sponsor of Scottish Opera’s Memory Spinners. This year, Scottish Opera have announced TOSCA for their next dementia-friendly performance. TOSCA is a fully-staged version of the show, specially created for those who would enjoy a more relaxed opera experience. … Continued
Understanding Dementia
There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. It affects 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 and there are over 42,000 people under the age of 65 with dementia in the UK alone. If you are not sure about … Continued
Can learning language help prevent dementia?
Dementia affects around 850,00 people in the UK, set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Delaying Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a challenging task – but for many, it is possible. Part of maintaining healthy cognitive brain function lies in consistently challenging and expanding the mind. One of the most beneficial and successful … Continued
When words fail, music speaks
Music plays a fundamental role in our identity and is a powerful medium which can affect us all deeply. Since the earliest days of humankind, music and the power of music, has been evident to us. Dating back to the 1800’s, a new profession entered the arena to provide what we know today as music therapy. … Continued
Can brain puzzles help keep dementia at bay?
The brain is the most complex and truly amazing organ in the body. If we don’t exercise our muscles as we age, we lose muscle tone. Likewise, if we don’t exercise our mind, the mind becomes weaker as well. Recently, there has been considerable interest in researching the role that mental exercise may play in … Continued
Top 5 Dementia friendly Christmas gifts
Christmas is a time for families and festivities, but it can also bring new challenges for people affected by Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a senior with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, it is not always easy. Here are our top 5 gift suggestions to take some stress out … Continued