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Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s Society
Animal Study Explores the Potential of a Novel Diabetes Drug for Reducing Memory Loss in Dementia – In Mice (NHS Choices / Brain Research)
Summary Early animal research indicates that a new drug designed for the future treatment of diabetes may (one day) have an alternative re-use for reducing the memory-loss symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease. Mice given a modified version of a so-called triple … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Animal Studies, Charitable Bodies, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, NHS Digital (Previously NHS Choices), Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
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The Impact of Dementia in Wales (Alzheimer’s Society / PSSRU)
Summary The Alzheimer’s Society’s “Hidden Cost of Dementia in Wales” report is an overview of the research conducted by the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) at the London School of Economics. The estimated hidden cost of dementia in Wales … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, Diagnosis, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest, Wales
Tagged Alzheimer's Society, burden, Burden of Dementia, Burden of Dementia (Statistics), Caregiver Burden, Carer Burden in Dementia, Dementia Case Finding, Dementia in Wales, Dementia Research, Dementia Screening, Dementia Screening Debate, Dementia UK (Second Edition), Healthcare Costs of Dementia in Wales, Hidden Cost of Dementia in Wales, Other Costs of Dementia in Wales, Personal Social Service Research Unit (PSSRU), Personal Social Services Research Unit: London School of Economics, Prevalence of Dementia, Prevalence of Dementia in Wales, Prevalence of Unpaid Care, PSSRU at London School of Economics and Political Science, PSSRU: Personal Social Services Research Unit (LSE), Scenarios of Dementia Care: Impact on Cost and Quality of Life, Screening, Screening for Dementia, Social Care Costs of Dementia in Wales, Societal Cost of Dementia in Wales, Total Costs (and Their Distribution) of Dementia in Wales, Unpaid Care Costs of Dementia in Wales, Unpaid Caregivers (Carers), Unpaid Carers
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Standards for the Care of Patients with Dementia in Acute Hospitals (CHKS)
Summary CHKS was assisted by the Alzheimer’s Society in developing their assurance programme specifying standards for the care of patients with dementia in acute settings. This programme combines a framework of standards concerning the organisational structure and processes in acute … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, NHS, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Standards, UK
Tagged Acute Care, Acute Hospital Care, Alzheimer's Society, Better Care for Older Patients With Dementia, Case Finding for Patients with Dementia, CHKS, CHKS Ltd, CHKS Thought Leadership Programme, Creating Dementia Friendly Hospitals, Dementia Care in Acute General Hospitals, Dementia Care in Acute Settings, Dementia Care in General Hospitals, Dementia Care in the Acute Hospital, Dementia Champions, Dementia in General Hospital Inpatients, Dementia-Friendly Hospitals, General Hospital Care, General Hospitals, National Audit of Dementia, National Audit of Dementia (Care in General Hospitals), National Audit of Dementia Care, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Supporting Patients With Dementia, Top Hospitals Awards Programme
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Join Dementia Research: Clinical Trials Matchmaker Service (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / BBC News / NIHR)
Summary The “Join Dementia Research” website assists people with dementia to learn about, and become involved in, dementia research. A new enhancement to this service allows people with dementia (or their families / carers for example, acting on their behalf) … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer’s Research UK, BBC News, Charitable Bodies, Community Care, Department of Health, Diagnosis, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Local Interest, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, NHS England, NIHR, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Patient Care Pathway, Patient Information, Personalisation, Pharmacological Treatments, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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