Monthly Archives: January 2013

Factcheck: Do 2 in 5 (40%) of Hospital Patients Suffer From Dementia? (FullFact.org)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Emily Craig decided to investigate the validity and origin of the often quoted statistic that 40% of patients in NHS hospitals suffer from dementia. Sir David Nicholson, the head of the NHS Commissioning Board, recently commented that “something like 40 per … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute Hospitals, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, National, NHS, Proposed for Next Newsletter, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Acute Hospital Care, Acute Hospitals, Care in General Hospitals, Dementia Care in Acute General Hospitals, Dementia Care in General Hospitals, Dementia Care in the Acute Hospital, Dementia Friendly Acute Hospitals, Emily Craig, FullFact.org, General Hospitals, Improving Care in General Hospital Settings, NHS Commissioning Board (NHSCB), NHSCB, Prevalence of Dementia, Sir David Nicholson | Leave a comment

Systematic Review of Efficacy, Feasibility, and Cost-Effectiveness of Cognitive Intervention in Alzheimer Disease (Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The authors of this systematic review attempted to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive interventions for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), estimate their feasibility and assess their cost-effectiveness. On the basis of four randomised controlled trials of cognitive intervention it … Continue reading →

Posted in For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Management of Condition, Systematic Reviews | Tagged Canada, CIPsi: University of Minho, Cognitive Intervention, Cognitive Intervention in Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Training, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care Research Office: University of Calgary, Mini-Mental State Examination, Neuropsychophysiology Laboratory: University of Minho, Portugal, School of Psychology: University of Minho, University of Calgary, University of Minho (Portugal) | Leave a comment

Elderly Patients to be Treated in the Community Where Possible (The Independent)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Sir David Nicholson, head of the NHS Commissioning Board, has expressed the view that NHS hospitals are “very bad places” when it comes to the standards of care for frail, elderly patients. He proposes that new ways must be … Continue reading →

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Dementia Top Tips Presentation Online (NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement / Dementia Action Alliance)

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Dementia Action Alliance, in partnership with the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, have launched a Call to Action for the improvement of care for people with dementia in Acute Hospitals. The organisers are running a webinar series, entitled “Improving the … Continue reading →

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Recent Systematic Reviews on Pain Management (October – December 2012)

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses on pain management are listed below. O’Neil, CK. Hanlon, JT. Marcum, ZA. Adverse effects of analgesics commonly used by older adults with osteoarthritis: focus on non-opioid and opioid analgesics. American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy. December … Continue reading →

Posted in For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Pain, Systematic Reviews | Tagged Pain Management, Selected Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses | Leave a comment

Opening Doors: Nursing Care for Homeless People (QNI / NHS England)

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The homeless represent a widely marginalised group who suffer significant and multiple health inequalities. This report from the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) is about the Opening Doors project, which supports the development of nursing care for homeless people. Full … Continue reading →

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Dementia Support: Is Depression in the Elderly Linked to Dementia? (Guest Post: Jason Tucker, Organic Development)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Our older generations are often characterised as having to suffer isolation as a natural part of their later years. However it could be social isolation and depression that condemn many of them to suffer dementia later in life. A study recently published … Continue reading →

Posted in Charitable Bodies, Depression, For Carers (mostly), Mental Health, Practical Advice, Quick Insights | Tagged Activity, Community Networks, Enjoyment and General Engagement, Exercise, Jason Tucker (Organic Development), Loneliness, Loneliness and Social Isolation, Medicare, Moderate Exercise, Physical Activity, Physical Inactivity, Preventing Loneliness, Social Inclusion, Social Isolation, Social Networks, United Response (Charity), University of Amsterdam | 4 Comments

Monthly Archives: January 2013

Systematic Review of Efficacy, Feasibility, and Cost-Effectiveness of Cognitive Intervention in Alzheimer Disease (Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders)

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