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National Dementia Diagnosis Statistics for England (NHS Digital)

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Statistical information on recorded dementia diagnosis rates (DDRs) continues to be published monthly by NHS Digital, formerly the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). “68.7% of those aged over 65 estimated to have dementia, have a coded diagnosis … Continue reading →

Screening Tools for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Hospitals: Validity and Accuracy (PLoS One)

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Swiss systematic review investigated the diagnostic accuracy and validity of various tools for screening dementia and / or cognitive impairment in hospital patients. The aim was to provide up-to-date evidence for the choice of cognitive tests best suited … Continue reading →

Latest Dementia Assessment and Referral Data for 2018 (NHS England)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England has published dementia assessment and referral statistics, as of November 2018. These statistics aim to monitor and improve (i) the identification of older patients with dementia and delirium, (ii) assessment and appropriate referral and (iii) follow-up after people have been … Continue reading →

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Dementia; Assessment, Management and Support for People Living With Dementia and Their Carers (NICE Bites)

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The latest edition of the NICE Bites newsletter, No.111 (October 2018), provides a convenient summary of the latest NICE guideline on the subject of dementia, which was released in June 2018. Full Text Link Reference Dementia Assessment, management and … 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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National Guideline on Dementia Assessment, Management and Support for People Living With Dementia and Their Carers: NG97 (NICE)

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released a guideline covering the care (the assessment, management and support) of people living with dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease, and their families / carers. It replaces the older GG42 guideline. The main … Continue reading →

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Dementia Case-Finding in Hospitals: Qualitative Research Into Disparate Perceptions of Primary and Secondary Care Staff in England (BMJ Open)

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Hospitals in England have been conducting case-finding of people with dementia among older people, who were admitted on an unplanned basis, since 2012/13; although the methods to be used were undefined. A recent article investigates the views of staff … Continue reading →

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NICE Consultation on Draft Guidelines for Dementia Assessment, Management and Support for People Living With Dementia and Their Carers (NICE)

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released draft updated guidelines concerning the care – i.e. the assessment, management and support – for people living with dementia and their families / carers. The official update, planned … Continue reading →

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Dementia Assessment and Referral to GPs: DeAR-GP (NICE / HIN)

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary It was already known that between 75% – 89% of care home residents have dementia, but many of these persons do not receive a diagnosis. The Health Innovation Network (HIN) worked with five care homes to design the Dementia … Continue reading →

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Dementia Diagnosis Rates in England (NHS Digital)

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS Digital – formerly the Health & Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) – has released statistical information on recorded dementia diagnoses for April 2017. Data about people with dementia is recorded for each GP practice, enabling GPs and commissioners … Continue reading →

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