Monthly Archives: April 2018

On the Possible Advantages of Spiritual Coping Models for Improving Patient Wellbeing (Health and Quality of Life Outcomes)

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An examination of evidence on the relationships between spirituality and improved personal resilience, the ability to overcome challenges and resulting quality of life outcomes. Full Text Link Reference Counted, V. Possamai, A. [and] Meade, T. (2018). Relational spirituality and … Continue reading →

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Review of Delirium Prediction Models for Hospitalised Older Adults (BMJ Open)

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A systematic review of delirium prediction models of relevance to older adults (those over years of age), for use in acute hospital settings, identified variable and typically inadequate predictive capabilities. “ …future models should consider using standard variables and … Continue reading →

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Further Brief Insights Into the Potentially Neuroprotective Benefits of Certain Foods (BBC News / Scientific Reports / ARUK / AAIC)

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There is evidence to suggest that the protein β-parvalbumin found in fish inhibits the formation of α-synuclein (the protein present in Parkinson’s Disease). The cross-reaction of β-parvalbumin and human amyloidogenic proteins may explain at least some of the health … Continue reading →

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Update on the Association Between Anticholinergics and Dementia Risk (BBC News / BMJ)

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A new statistical study has confirmed an association between use of certain anticholinergic drugs (commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression, Parkinson’s Disease and bladder problems) and a heightened risk of developing dementia. Other anticholinergics, taken to treat hay … Continue reading →

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Multi-Morbidity Re-Visited (BBC News / Academy of Medical Sciences / Health Foundation)

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Academy of Medical Sciences has produced a report on the unprecedented burden of “multi-morbidity”, i.e. the clustering of two or more physical and mental health conditions in the same patient. This is a summary of emerging evidence on … Continue reading →

Advance Care Planning for People With Dementia (NHS England)

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England’s Dementia Team and End of Life Care Team have released a guide about advance care planning for people with dementia in all care settings. An aim featured in the Dementia Challenge 2020 was the requirement for all … Continue reading →

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Integrated Care Systems: Plus ca Change? (BBC News / NHS England / King’s Fund / SCIE)

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are actually running in ten areas of England to date, out of 44 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs). Full Text Link Reference Pym, H. (2018). NHS reform: How many patients will benefit? London: BBC Health … Continue reading →

Monthly Archives: April 2018

Review of Delirium Prediction Models for Hospitalised Older Adults (BMJ Open)

Update on the Association Between Anticholinergics and Dementia Risk (BBC News / BMJ)

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