Tag Archives: Assessment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (JGCR / Journal of Neurology / ARUK)

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

A Journal of Geriatric Care and Research (JGCR) case report discusses the neuropsychological assessments preparatory to the differential diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). PPA is a rare form of non-Alzheimer’s dementia featuring language impairment with progressive decline in word … Continue reading →

More on the Persistence of Variations in Care and Health Inequalities (BBC News / MTG / King’s Fund)

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Medical Technology Group’s analysis of data from the 209 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), concerning regional inequalities in patient access to treatments and assessments involving medical technology, discovered unacceptable variations (including inequalities between the North and South of England). … Continue reading →

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Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Updated DLB Consortium Diagnosis and Management Consensus Report (Neurology)

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Consortium has published an updated set of recommendations on diagnosis and management of DLB. Clinical features and diagnostic biomarkers are covered, with guidance on their interpretation. Previously omitted aspects of Lewy-related pathology are … Continue reading →

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Earlier Diagnosis of Glaucoma – and Possibly Many Neurodegenerative Diseases – By Retinal Examination? (BBC News / NHS Choices / Brain)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A fluorescent dye injected into the bloodstream may, in future, provide a convenient method of detecting glaucoma earlier – perhaps a decade before more overt symptoms and damage have had the opportunity to develop – by identifying changes in … Continue reading →

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Under-Diagnosis of Dementia in the Community: an International Review (BMJ Open)

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A literature review and meta-analysis of 23 international studies on the under-detection (i.e. the failure to achieve a diagnosis) of dementia identified a pooled rate of undetected dementia assessed to be 61.7%. The rate of under-detection was higher in … Continue reading →

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Psychological Interventions For Dementia: Putting the Person at the Centre of Care (BPS)

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The British Psychological Society’s Dementia Advisory Group has produced a report on the psychological aspects of dementia care; particularly covering the roles of psychologists in providing practical support. Recommendations are presented concerning: Prevention / risk-reduction. Assessment. Planning of care. … Continue reading →

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Updated UK Dementia Atlas (Department of Health / BBC News)

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health’s updated dementia atlas reveals the “postcode lottery” of regional variations in how well the local services in different areas perform in the prevention, diagnosis, support and care for people with dementia. The dementia atlas maps five … Continue reading →

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More on the Persistence of Variations in Care and Health Inequalities (BBC News / MTG / King’s Fund)

Earlier Diagnosis of Glaucoma – and Possibly Many Neurodegenerative Diseases – By Retinal Examination? (BBC News / NHS Choices / Brain)

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