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Improving the Management of Diabetes in People Living with Dementia (NIHR HTA)

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

Summary A realist review was conducted to identify features or mechanisms in various interventions likely to improve the management of diabetes in people with dementia. The full NIHR HTA report from this research, already summarised in a BMC Medicine article … Continue reading →

Demcare Research: On the Management of Challenging Behaviour in People With Dementia at Home and in Care Homes (NIHR)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A highly detailed and intensive collection of research activity concentrated on various aspects of the management of challenging behaviour in care homes (“ResCare”) and in family care at home (“FamCare”). “This research programme on dementia care found neither staff … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Improving the Management of Diabetes in People Living with Dementia (BMC Medicine)

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The results of recent research into this topic. Full Text Link Reference Bunn, F. Goodman, C. [and] Reece Jones, P. [et al] (2017). What works for whom in the management of diabetes in people living with dementia: a realist … Continue reading →

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Post-Diagnostic Dementia Support Too Patchy? (BBC News / RCGP / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A survey of GPs, commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society, indicates that it is felt there is often inadequate post diagnosis support for people with dementia (and their families and carers) from the NHS and social services in the UK. … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Timely Diagnosis and Early Intervention in Dementia (BMJ)

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A wide-ranging literature review, clinical review and educational update on these topics. Full Text Link Reference Robinson, L. Tang, E. [and] Taylor J-P. (2015). Dementia: timely diagnosis and early intervention. BMJ. June 16th 2015; 350: h3029.

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