Monthly Archives: June 2011

Broad Horizons: What Else Needs to be Investigated Generally? (Wolverhampton’s Joint Dementia Strategy: Public Consultation, Summer 2011)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Summary A wide-ranging strategy has been developed, based on guidance from the Department of Health’s Living well with dementia : A National Dementia Strategy, consultation with regional and local experts, plus help and advice from residents with dementia and their … Continue reading →

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Reduced Use of Antipsychotics in Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton’s Joint Dementia Strategy: Public Consultation, Summer 2011)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Summary A wide-ranging strategy has been developed, based on guidance from the Department of Health’s Living well with dementia : A National Dementia Strategy, consultation with regional and local experts, plus help and advice from residents with dementia and their … Continue reading →

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Dementia and Ageing Services in Wolverhampton: Information Sources (Wolverhampton PCT)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 1 Issue 12, July 2011]. Summary Our colleagues in Wolverhampton PCT have produced this handy guide. It was produced in Summer 2010 and provides a comprehensive, … Continue reading →

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Improved Quality of Life for People in General Hospitals in Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton’s Joint Dementia Strategy: Public Consultation, Summer 2011)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Summary A wide-ranging strategy has been developed, based on guidance from the Department of Health’s Living well with dementia : A National Dementia Strategy, consultation with regional and local experts, plus help and advice from residents with dementia and their … Continue reading →

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Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton’s Joint Dementia Strategy: Public Consultation, Summer 2011)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Summary A wide-ranging strategy has been developed, based on guidance from the Department of Health’s Living well with dementia : A National Dementia Strategy, consultation with regional and local experts, plus help and advice from residents with dementia and their … Continue reading →

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Living Well with Dementia in Wolverhampton Care Homes (Wolverhampton’s Joint Dementia Strategy: Public Consultation, Summer 2011)

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

Summary A wide-ranging strategy has been developed, based on guidance from the Department of Health’s Living well with dementia : A National Dementia Strategy, consultation with regional and local experts, plus help and advice from residents with dementia and their … Continue reading →

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Wolverhampton’s Joint Dementia Strategy (Public Consultation, Summer 2011)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 1 Issue 12, July 2011]. Summary Feedback Persons wishing to submit advice or comments may email either: getinvolved@wolvespct.nhs.uk or participation.team@wolverhampton.gov.uk Alternatively, telephone your comments to Tracy … Continue reading →

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High Risk Prescribing in Primary Care (BMJ Systematic Review of Scottish General Practice)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Summary This systematic review examined the prevalence and patterns of high risk prescribing (i.e. potentially inappropriate prescribing of drugs to primary care patients particularly vulnerable to adverse drug events) in Scotland. Antipsychotic prescribing to persons with dementia was investigated as part of the … Continue reading →

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Medicines for Elderly Linked to Dementia and Death (BBC News)

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 1 Issue 12, July 2011]. Abstract Drugs prescribed commonly for conditions such as heart disease, depression and allergies are linked to a greater risk of death … Continue reading →

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Diet and Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease? (NHS Choices)

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 1 Issue 12, July 2011]. Abstract A diet low in saturated fat can probably help “stave off Alzheimer’s Disease” according to The Daily Telegraph. This assertion … Continue reading →

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