Time is one of the most familiar things we share; until dementia begins to change how it feels, moves, and connects us. For a person living with dementia, time can stop making sense in a linear way. Morning may feel like yesterday, and yesterday might still be happening now. The brain’s internal clock, guided by […]
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Summary of the Research A 2025 comparative study by Tsai et al. examined whether Tai Chi offers greater benefits than conventional aerobic exercise for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Participants practised over twelve weeks, with assessments focusing on balance, coordination, muscle control, and cognitive function. Both forms of exercise improved physical outcomes, but Tai Chi
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In dementia care, ethical practice often lives in the tension between compassion, autonomy, and professional responsibility. As a person’s cognitive capacity declines, decisions about treatment, risk, and safety become increasingly complex. In late-stage dementia, even the most experienced Dementia Carer Specialist (DCS) may find themselves questioning whether a decision truly represents the person’s best interests
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Exploring the Cognitive and Emotional Drivers Behind Wandering Behaviour Wandering is often described as a challenge, yet through a neurological and psychological lens it represents an expression of retained function rather than loss. Within the Launex Dementia Brain Map™, this movement aligns with an interaction between spatial orientation, limbic emotion, and executive control decline. Understanding
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Introduction – Beyond Learning: The Protective Power of Knowledge Education has long been recognised as more than a path to opportunity — it is a form of cognitive investment. In dementia research, a strong educational foundation is linked to delayed onset, greater cognitive reserve, and improved adaptability to neural decline. Understanding this relationship allows Dementia
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Reawakening the Curious Mind in Care Settings Within many care environments, daily life can unintentionally become predictable; not because structure is wrong, but because creativity fades under routine. Yet, emerging neuroscience suggests that curiosity itself keeps neural pathways active. Stimulating a person’s interest, not merely their memory, helps sustain motivation and engagement. At Launex, we
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