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The most avoided subjects in dementia care is not continence, aggression, or even end-of-life decline. It is sexuality. Not the sanitised version of it. Not the softer language of “companionship” alone. Sexuality. Because the moment dementia enters the room, many people quietly behave as though sexual desire should leave with it. But dementia does not […]

Parkinson’s disease has traditionally been understood through its visible symptoms: tremor, rigidity, and changes in movement. But beneath these outward signs, a quieter and more complex process is taking place. Neuroinflammation. Emerging research shows that inflammation in the brain is not simply a response to damage. It is an active process that can contribute to

For years, the focus in Alzheimer’s disease has been centred on one primary question: how do we remove amyloid? A growing body of research is now pointing to a deeper issue. Amyloid may not be the end point. It may be the trigger that disrupts something far more critical. Tau. In the previous Launex article,

What is actually different, and what is shared beneath the surface Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are often spoken about as separate conditions. One is associated with memory loss. The other with movement. But this distinction only reflects what is visible on the surface. Beneath that, both conditions are driven by changes in how the

A confusing and emotionally difficult aspects of dementia for families is the fluctuation. A person may be present, engaged, and emotionally connected one moment — and distant, withdrawn, or cognitively inaccessible the next. This inconsistency is often interpreted as unpredictability, or even resistance. But new research has revealed something critically important. These changes reflect real-time

It is the most common conversations in social care—and one of the most misunderstood. Good Launex Dementia Carer Specialists™ are warm, present, and genuinely engaged. They notice the small things, share moments of connection, and create a sense of safety. That warmth is not an extra. It is the foundation of trust. Without it, care

The relationship between a carer and a person living with dementia is not a “nice extra.” It is the foundation of how that person experiences their world. When the brain begins to change, it no longer relies on logic to navigate the day. It relies on familiarity, repetition, and emotional recognition. The face it sees,

Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide. For many years, this was attributed primarily to women living longer than men. However, research has revealed a deeper neurological explanation. Menopause represents a major biological transition that affects the brain’s regulatory systems — the networks responsible for maintaining memory stability, emotional regulation, and cognitive

Understanding the difference between molecular research and functional system care For decades, dementia research headlines have focused on breakthroughs in pathology: amyloid plaques, tau tangles, monoclonal antibodies, and disease-modifying therapies. Each announcement signals progress at a molecular level. Yet for families living with dementia, daily reality remains demanding and complex. Confusion persists, behaviour shifts, sleep

For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been described primarily in terms of damage: plaques, tangles, and the loss of brain cells. But new research has revealed something more fundamental. Alzheimer’s disease is driven by changes in the brain’s control systems — the gene networks that regulate how brain cells function, communicate, and maintain stability. This discovery