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National Audit of Dementia Care in General Hospitals: Spotlight Audit on the Assessment of Delirium (HQIP / RCP)

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has published a spotlight audit on delirium in the care received by people with dementia in general hospitals in England and Wales. This audit finds: A large proportion (32%) of patients with dementia admitted … Continue reading →

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Role of Community Pharmacies in Promoting Health and Wellbeing (NICE)

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released a guideline covering the roles of community pharmacies in helping to maintain and improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people living in the community, including those with long-term … Continue reading →

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Updated Local Dementia Services Profile(s) (PHE / MHDNIN)

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) has again updated the online local Dementia Profile(s). Figures on the estimated diagnosis rates for dementia, by geographical area, have been updated. Full Text Link Reference Dementia profile: August 2018 data update. [Online]: Public Health England … Continue reading →

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Management of BPSD in Alzheimer’s Disease (International Psychogeriatrics)

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A recent review examines current and emerging treatments for Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) in Alzheimer’s Disease. This research was first aired at the 2015 International Psychogeriatric Association Meeting. The consensus view is that non-pharmacological approaches are … Continue reading →

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Dementia Diagnosis Rates in England (NHS Digital / NHS England)

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS Digital – formerly the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) – continues to release monthly statistical information on recorded dementia diagnoses Full Text Link Reference Recorded dementia diagnoses, June 2018. [Online]: NHS Digital, July 13th 2018. Background information on … Continue reading →

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Recent Developments Regarding the Role(s) of Technology in the NHS (BBC News / Health Foundation / Institute for Fiscal Studies / King’s Fund / Nuffield Trust / NHS England / RCN / HEE)

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Matt Hancock, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has spoken of a £487 million investment into “Tech Transformation” in the NHS. Of this, £412 million has been pledged for improving technology in hospitals and increasing … Continue reading →

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Help and Advice on Debt / Mental Ill-Health Double Whammy (BBC News / Mental Health UK)

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Help is available for persons struggling with combined mental health and money management / debt problems. Full Text Link Reference ‘I never thought I’d be alive to pay back my huge debt’. London: BBC Health News, July 6th 2018. … Continue reading →

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