What is circadian rhythm and how can it change our behaviour?
Callum Chambers2023-10-17T11:34:55+01:00Circadian rhythm is a 24-hour internal clock in our brain that helps control the daily schedule for sleep and wakefulness.
We have partnered with Manchester University
Andrew Matthews2023-09-20T11:28:35+01:00We have partnered with Manchester University to help support its recent study into veterans living with dementia.
Have you heard about our face-to-face course?
Callum Chambers2023-11-07T08:48:04+00:00Navigating dementia can be challenging and impact all walks of life. The RAF Association is running an accredited training course to help support members of the RAF community who are caring for someone living with dementia.
Promising new drug?
Andrew Matthews2023-07-24T14:13:50+01:00Recent trails have suggested that the new drug called Donanemab slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.
Are you an unpaid carer?
Andrew Matthews2023-07-06T13:49:53+01:00Did you know that there are over 5 million unpaid carers in England and Wales. What an astonishingly high number! Caring responsibilities can have a big impact on someone’s financial, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
Welcome!
Andrew Matthews2023-05-25T15:42:16+01:00The RAF Association would like to welcome you to the new blog within our Navigating Dementia website. We will be posting blog updates every two weeks with information around dementia.
National Dementia Mission
Andrew Matthews2023-04-05T10:59:14+01:00The Prime Minister has launched a new national mission to tackle dementia called ‘National Dementia Mission’ in honour of Dame Barbara Windsor, who passed away with the condition in 2020. That means that after decades of underfunding, this boost to dementia research investment has the potential to generate much needed progress.
