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Monthly Archives: March 2016
On the Identification of Sources of Discomfort For Persons With Dementia (Behavioural Neurology)
Summary The Sources of Discomfort Scale (SODS) may be used to assess discomfort based on the identifiable source(s) of discomfort. This scale is therefore distinct from, and complementary to, other pain assessment scales for persons with dementia. It promises to … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), International, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Pain, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Agitation, Agitation and Aggression, Alternatives to Medication for Agitation, Behavioural Neurology (Journal), Causes of Discomfort, Charles E. Smith Life Communities, Dementia and Discomfort, Department of Health Promotion: Tel-Aviv University, Discomfort and Agitation in Dementia, Herczeg Institute on Aging: Tel-Aviv University, Identification of Sources of Discomfort, Innovative Aging Research (Silver Spring USA), Israel, Managing Agitation, MDS-Discomfort Behavior Scale, Minerva Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of End of Life: Tel-Aviv University, Minerva-Stiftung Foundation, Nursing Staff Perceptions of Pain Indicators, Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD), Pain Assessment in Non-Verbal Patients, Pain Assessment in Noncommunicative Elderly Persons (PAINE), Pain Assessment Tools, PAINAD (Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia) Tool, Reducing Agitation and Distress, Sackler Faculty of Medicine: Tel-Aviv University, Sources of Discomfort For Persons With Dementia, Sources of Discomfort Scale (SODS), Tel Aviv University, United States, USA
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Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Pilot for Salford Residents with Dementia (Trustech / BASIC / CAREN / BBC News)
Summary A virtual reality system permits people with mild to moderate dementia to participate in engaging life-sized interactive games and activities, with a view to improving their levels of physical activity, independence and confidence. The pilot project, operated by the … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, BBC News, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, Falls Prevention, For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, NHS, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Physiotherapy, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged BASIC Brain and Spinal Injury Centre, BBC Health News, BBC Radio Four's PM Programme, CAREN (Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment), Community-Based Rehabilitation Services, Dr Tom Tasker: Salford CCG’s Clinical Lead for Mental Health, Exercise, Maintaining Independence, Meaningful Activity, Meaningful Activity and Occupation, Meaningful Activity in the Community, Meaningful Occupation, NHS Salford CCG, NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group, Occupational Therapy, Physical Activity, Physical Activity and Occupation, Physical Exercise, Physical Inactivity, Reablement, Reablement Services, Recovery, Recovery Rehabilitation and Reablement (RRR), Rehabilitation Services, Salford, The PM Programme; BBC Radio 4, Therapy Services for People with Progressive Neurological Conditions, Virtual Adventures, Wendy Edge: Chief Executive at BASIC
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Support For People With Dementia in Eating and Drinking Well (Bournemouth University / Burdett Trust for Nursing)
Summary Researchers at Bournemouth University have announced the release of a workbook and training film, entitled “Eating and Drinking Well: Supporting People Living with Dementia”. These resources have been developed from the Understanding Nutrition and Dementia Study (funded by the … Continue reading
Posted in Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, Nutrition, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Periodontitis Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease? (BBC News / NHS Choices / PLoS One)
Summary Gum disease (periodontitis) appears to be associated with a six-fold increase in the rate of cognitive decline in persons with Alzheimer’s Disease already. Full Text Link Reference Howell, D. (2016). Gum disease link to Alzheimer’s, research suggests. London: BBC … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, NHS Digital (Previously NHS Choices), Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease and Chronic Periodontitis, Antibodies to Periodontal Bacteria, BBC Health News, Behind the Headlines, Cardiff, Cardiff University, Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease, Colgate Palmolive, Critical Appraisals, Dental and Oral Health, Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Institute: Kings College London, Dunhill Medical Trust, Geriatrics and Gerontology International, GlaxoSmithKline, Gum Disease (Periodontitis), Guys Hospital, Inflammation, Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences: Cardiff University, Kings College London, Kings College London University of Southampton, Medical Research Council Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics, Moorgreen Hospital (Southampton), NIHR CLAHRC Wessex Methodological Hub (Southampton), Oral and Dental Research Trust, Oral Health, Periodontitis, PLoS One, Serum Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines, Southampton, University of Southampton Memory Assessment and Research Centre: Moorgreen Hospital (Southampton), University of Southampton: Centre for Biological Sciences, University of Southampton: Clinical Experimental Science, University of Southampton: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton: Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton: Faculty of Natural and Environmental Science
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