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Updates Relating to the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care (Lancet / Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy / Alzheimer’s and Dementia)
Summary The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care has updated evidence on modifiable risk factors the prevention of dementia, and the “life-course model of dementia prevention”. There were nine modifiable risk factors for reducing the risk of dementia … Continue reading →
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Improving the Management of Diabetes in People Living with Dementia (NIHR HTA)
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 →
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Demcare Research: On the Management of Challenging Behaviour in People With Dementia at Home and in Care Homes (NIHR)
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)
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)
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)
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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