Alzheimer’s care in France: Readers share their experiences We spoke to four readers about caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and what they want others to know
Dementia care ‘going backwards’ for millions in France A lobby group accuses the government of backsliding from global leader on dementia to ‘no plan, no money, nothing’
Is there any support in France for English-speakers with Alzheimer’s We look into what help you can get if you have Alzheimer's or know someone with this disease
news France bans Alzheimer’s patients from driving: Reaction The director of an Alzheimer’s association has said he thought the decree was a ‘belated April Fool’, amid a wider debate on the safety of older people behind the wheel
French study: Less than six hours sleep at 50+ increases dementia risk The study used data from across 30 years and found short sleep duration at age 50 - 70 was associated with at least a 30% increased risk
French neurologist hopeful on early Alzheimer’s diagnosis A prominent French neurology professor has suggested that a network of “memory centres”, and a new smartphone app, could help with ongoing “hopeful” research into early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
France’s first Alzheimer's village opens after Covid delay Specially created village is based on models from the Netherlands
France’s first ‘Alzheimer village’ mirrors local life France’s first Alzheimer’s village is set to welcome its first residents at the end of this month.
Dementia help on offer at new group A new group for English-speaking families facing the challenges of dementia has launched
Dementia carers in France need support A British woman who cared for her husband suffering from dementia for nearly a decade in France has urged other carers to seek help as early as possible.
Test ‘Alzheimer Village’ prepares to greet residents Work on France’s first “Alzheimer Village”, where people with dementia can live in a stimulating, non-medicalised environment, is progressing with the first residents expected in 2020.
Volunteers needed as Alzheimer’s support grows British volunteers in Normandy and Dordogne are working with the national charity Association France Alzheimer (AFA) to help English-speakers who have or are caring for someone with dementia
GPS key fob can end Alzheimer’s worry A key fob with built-in GPS could help locate Alzheimer patients if they wander off. Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed