Category Archives: Depression

Timeless Good Advice? (Action for Happiness)

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The secret to happiness, for challenging times? Simple and evidence-based. “Action for Happiness helps people take action for a happier and kinder world”. Full Text Link Reference Meaningful May: calendar for May 2020. [Online]: Action for Happiness, May 2020. … Continue reading →

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Elderly Depression and Dementia: Underlying Relationships? (Frontiers in Pharmacology)

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A systematic review examines the relationship(s) between depression and dementia in old age, exploring multiple possible explanations: Depressive symptoms may be a risk factor for dementia. Depressive symptoms may be a prodromal symptom of dementia. Depressive symptoms may be … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (JGCR)

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) is characterised mainly by impaired perceptual speed, episodic memory, semantic memory, attention and executive function. It has much in common with global cognitive impairment, and diagnosis may overlap with that for Alzheimer’s Disease or other … Continue reading →

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Late-Life Depression: Prevalence and Treatment Considerations (JGCR / NICE)

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary It is estimated that around one in four older people may be depressed, although this condition commonly goes unrecognised. A review of the epidemiology, assessment and diagnosis of late-life depression aims to assist in the correct identification and assessment … Continue reading →

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Recent Self-Care Resources, Campaign Materials and Comment: Plus Some Speculation (PHE / Self Care Forum / NHS Confederation / JGCR)

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England is running a “Help Us, Help You” campaign, which aims to support the public in promoting self-care and reduce pressures on the NHS over the winter period. The Help Us Help You campaign is planned to … Continue reading →

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SPACE Principles in the Care of People Living With Dementia (RCN)

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has produced a report outlining five principles (SPACE principles) underpinning the commitment to improve care for people with dementia and their families. This report is intended for use across a wide range of … Continue reading →

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Evidence on the Potential of the Arts for Improving Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing (WHO)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Health Organization has published an evidence review broadly supportive of the notion that engaging with the arts is beneficial for mental and physical wellbeing. In addition to being able to help prevent ill health (physical and mental) … Continue reading →

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