Could Type 2 Diabetes Affect Your Brain? Here’s What You Need to Know Many of us know that Type 2 diabetes affects blood sugar levels. But did you know it could also have a significant impact on your brain health — particularly as you get older? At AMBA Care Solutions, we want to help you […]

Can Being Overweight Affect Your Brain? Most of us know that carrying extra weight can affect our heart, our joints and our energy levels. But did you know it can also affect your brain? This is something we do not talk about nearly enough — and it is exactly why AMBA Care has produced our

Keep Your Brain Strong for Life Did you know that one of the simplest ways to reduce your risk of dementia is something you can start today… and it doesn’t cost a thing? Keep your brain active. What Does “Keeping Your Brain Active” Mean? It’s not about doing something complicated or academic. It’s about staying

Every year on 11 March, National No Smoking Day encourages people across the UK to take a fresh look at their relationship with tobacco. Most people already associate smoking with lung disease and heart problems. What is discussed far less is the impact it has on the brain. Research shows that smoking significantly increases the

Every January, the same phrase rolls around again: new year, new me. It’s meant to sound hopeful. Fresh start. Clean slate. But for a lot of people, it doesn’t feel inspiring — it feels heavy. 😮‍💨 It quietly suggests that who you are right now isn’t enough. That you need fixing. Upgrading. Replacing. No wonder

General Tips for Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia General Tips for Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia Practical guidance to make conversations easier, more respectful, and more effective. General tips for communicating Choose a good place to talk: quiet, well-lit, and free from background noise (TV/radio off). Gain their full attention before you start.

Living with Dementia Dementia is the broad term used to describe the signs and symptoms that are caused by a number of conditions that affect the brain. Many people can, and do, live well with dementia by recognising the impact that it can have on all areas of their life and taking steps to address

Getting older is the biggest risk factor for dementia — however, evidence shows that there are things you can do to help reduce your own risk. Keeping Active Doing regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia. Physical activity is good for your heart, circulation, weight control and