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Physical Activity Guidelines (BBC News / DHSC)

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Physical activity helps to protect against various chronic conditions, including Type 2 diabetes (by 40%), coronary heart disease (by 35%) and depression (by 30%), according to guidance from the four UK Chief Medical Officers. Full Text Link Reference Strengthen … Continue reading →

Potential Harms From Polypharmacy in the Elderly (BBC News / Age UK / EJCP / Bazian)

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An Age UK report investigates the potential harms of over-prescribing medicines for older people. Older persons often remain on too many prescribed medicines, putting them at risk of side-effects, potentially resulting in falls and other forms of serious harm. … Continue reading →

Review of Community-Based Services Designed to Avoid or Delay Residential Care Home Admissions (BMC Geriatrics)

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An Australian systematic review investigated the effectiveness of community-based care interventions for the elderly in terms of their role in avoiding or delaying admission to residential care. It was found that multi-factorial, individualised community programmes are more effective, while … Continue reading →

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Allied Health Professionals and Care Homes: the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework (NHS England)

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England has released a guide about ways in which allied health professionals (AHPs) can support the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework, with a view to improving the health and wellbeing of care homes residents. Component activities … Continue reading →

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Spinal Implants May Revolutionise Walking Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease? (BBC News / Parkinson’s UK)

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Canadian researchers working with electrical stimulation to the spines of chronic Parkinson’s Disease patients have discovered a technique to improve mobility and reduce the risk of falls. The implants improve feedback signals returning back up to the brain. “[Benefit … Continue reading →

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Recently Published Resources on Falls Prevention – In the Community and in Hospitals (BMJ / NHS Improvement / NIHR / JAMA Internal Medicine)

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There are uncertainties about the effectiveness of environmental interventions to reduce risk of falls among older persons living in the community. A BMJ systematic review covers the options, coming down in favour of occupational therapist-led environment risk assessments and … Continue reading →

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NICE Update on Antipsychotics for People With Dementia (NICE)

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has again updated their summary of evidence on the use (or withdrawal) of antipsychotics for people living with dementia. This document is not a formal NICE guideline. Full Text Link … Continue reading →

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