Category Archives: Charitable Bodies

Special Support for Dementia Sufferers in Scotland (BMJ)

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Summary Everybody in Scotland newly diagnosed with dementia is guaranteed one year’s support, minimum. The one year post-diagnosis support will be delivered by a named individual who has been trained to help sufferers and their families understand the illness, manage … Continue reading →

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Carey Mulligan Supports Dementia Awareness-Raising Campaign (BBC News)

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Summary A Yougov poll, commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society, indicates that more than four out of 10 people know – or have known – someone with dementia. The survey also indicates strong concern about dementia across all ages, not least amongst the young. … Continue reading →

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Perspectives On Ageing With Dementia (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Summary This Joseph Rowntree Foundation Perspectives paper explores the formation, development, benefits and challenges of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG). The views and experiences of people living with dementia are explored. Challenges faced by people living with dementia and … Continue reading →

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Hospital Discharge and BAME Carers (Carers UK)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Summary Hospital discharge can present difficulties for carers; often particularly so for black, asian and minority ethnic (BAME) carers as it may be assumed they will care for their own and / or where communications with family members may be … Continue reading →

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Social Care in England Underfunded and in Crisis (BBC News)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Summary Seventy-eight organisations, including the Alzheimer’s Society, have jointly written an open letter to the Prime Minister to raise their concerns about social care in England being chronically under-funded and in crisis. The letter asks David Cameron to push forward with reforms of social … Continue reading →

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Two Thirds of GPs Think People with Dementia Are Not Diagnosed Because They Do Not Visit Their Doctor (Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Summary Approximately only 43 per cent of people with dementia in the UK receive a diagnosis as having the condition. The Alzheimer’s Society‘s “Worried about your memory?” campaign asks that everyone concerned about their memory loss should speak to a doctor and contact the … Continue reading →

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Transforming Health and Social Care for People with Dementia (Department of Health, Dementia Health and Care Champion Group)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary Health and care organisations are working on improvements to dementia services as defined in the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge.  The … Continue reading →

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Reablement Guides (SCIE)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Summary Reablement teams across the UK support people with a range of diagnoses, including some with dementia and sometimes people with end of life care needs. Reablement should result in better health and wellbeing, improve outcomes and reduce spending on … Continue reading →

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What to Take Into Account When Choosing a Care Home (Guest Post: Lisa Smith, MHA)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

Introduction Choosing a care home for an elderly family member can be a long-winded and difficult process as there are many points to consider. However, finding a care home that provides the proper assistance for your elderly relative or friend will … Continue reading →

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Dementia Voice Nurse Service Pilot (Housing 21 – Dementia Voice)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary Housing 21 – Dementia Voice received funding from the King’s Fund for a two-year pilot project employing a dementia specialist … Continue reading →

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