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A Framework of Promising Interventions for Improving the Support of People Living With Dementia (Age UK)

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An Age UK report investigates a variety of interventions which may be of assistance in the support of people with dementia and their families / carers. Case studies of services and projects designed to support wellbeing / living well … Continue reading →

People With Dementia Living Alone in the Community (Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease)

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Research, based on experiences and outcomes concerning people with dementia living alone (with and without help from an informal caregiver) in Germany, indicates that it is possible – provided adequate support services are available – to survive without significant … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Pathways For People Living With Dementia: World Alzheimer Report 2016 (Alzheimer’s Disease International)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Alzheimer Report 2016, entitled “Improving healthcare for people living with dementia” reviews evidence on aspects of healthcare for people with dementia and suggests how improvements and efficiency savings can be made. The authors are against over-specialization of … Continue reading →

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SCIE Dementia Gateway: Useful Dementia-Related Information Resources (SCIE)

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has produced, and maintains, an uptodate and impressively broad collection of links to dementia-related websites and information resources. A wide range of topics and themes in dementia care are covered, including: Dementia-Friendly … Continue reading →

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Dementia Action Alliance Webinars for 2014 (DAA)

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) has organised a series of free webinars on dementia and related topics. The list of events, so far, includes: What Living With Dementia Is All About. Presented by Peter Ashley, Living With Dementia. Thursday … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Awareness, Awareness and Understanding, Cancer and Dementia, Challenges of Living with Dementia, Co-Morbidities, College of Occupational Therapists (COT), Competent and Capable Staff, Complex Care, Complex Needs, COTSS-OP: College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section for Older People, Cultural Relevance, Cultural Sensitivity, Culturally Competent Dementia Care, Culturally Sensitive Services, Dementia Action Alliance (DAA), Dementia Action Alliance Webinar Programme (2014), Dementia Action Alliance Webinar Registration, Dementia Advisers, Dementia Advisors, Dementia Awareness, Dementia Awareness Training, Dementia Co-Morbidities, Education and Training, Enabling Occupation, Free Webinars (DAA), Living with Dementia, Living With Dementia Group (LWDG), Long-Term Conditions, Long-Term Conditions (LTCs), Macmillan Cancer Support, Management of Co-Morbidities, Multiple Chronic Disease, Multiple Health Issues, Multiple Needs, Multiple-Morbidities, Older People With Complex Needs, Respect for Religious or Cultural Backgrounds, Training, University of Worcester, University of Worcester: Association for Dementia Studies, Worcester University, Workforce Competencies, Workforce Development, Workforce Training | Leave a comment

Salford Institute for Dementia (University of Salford)

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Introducing the University of Salford‘s Salford Institute for Dementia: “Working together with local, regional, national and international partners to make a positive difference to living with dementia”. Read more: Salford Institute for Dementia. School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work. University of Salford, … Continue reading →

Posted in Universal Interest | Tagged Ageing With Dementia, Care for People with Dementia, Caring for People With Dementia, Challenges of Living with Dementia, Dementia Research, Dementia-Friendly Cities, Dementia-Friendly City, Dementia-Friendly Communities, Dementia-Friendly Environmental Design, Dementia-Friendly Universities, Design Thinking, Environmental Design, Improving Care for People with Dementia, Living Well with Dementia, Living Well with Dementia Research, Living with Dementia, Manchester, Salford Institute for Dementia, Salford Institute for Dementia (University of Salford), School of Nursing Midwifery & Social Work: University of Salford, University of Salford: Salford Institute for Dementia | Leave a comment

Perspectives On Ageing With Dementia (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Joseph Rowntree Foundation Perspectives paper explores the formation, development, benefits and challenges of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG). The views and experiences of people living with dementia are explored. Challenges faced by people living with dementia and … Continue reading →

Posted in Charitable Bodies, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Joseph Rowntree Foundation, National, Proposed for Next Newsletter, Quick Insights, Scotland, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Ageing, Ageing With Dementia, Alzheimer Scotland, Awareness, Awareness Raising, Campaigning, Challenges of Living with Dementia, Diagnosis, Diagnosis of Dementia, Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Independence and Relationships, Patient Information Factsheet, Political Campaigning, Post-Diagnostic Support, Scottish Dementia Forum, Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG), SDWG: Scottish Dementia Working Group, SNP Government, Spirituality, Staying Independent, Stigma | Leave a comment

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