Tag Archives: Dementia Awareness Week 2014

Blackfriars Consensus Statement on Dementia Risk Factors (Public Health England / UK Health Forum / Lancet)

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Coinciding with Dementia Awareness Week (2014) the “Blackfriars Consensus Statement” has been organised jointly by the UK Health Forum and Public Health England. This consensus statement calls for a national focus on dementia risk reduction, which involves raising awareness … Continue reading →

Dementia Roadmap for GPs and Patients (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge)

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has developed an online dementia resource for GPs, which links to information on patient’s emerging needs as dementia develops, from diagnosis onwards. This “Dementia Roadmap” tool also signposts patients to suitable local resources, … Continue reading →

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Dementia: Skilling the Housing Workforce (Housing LIN)

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary To mark Dementia Awareness Week, the Housing Learning and Improvement Network have published a new “Making a start” report (and Resource Pack) designed to provide information and assistance for housing providers. These resources aim to equip the housing workforce with … Continue reading →

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Dementia Awareness Week (2014): Don’t Bottle It Up (Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This is Dementia Awareness Week: May 18th – 24th 2014. The theme this year is about encouraging more open communication, removing barriers to seeking help and reducing the stigma associated with this traditionally taboo subject. Full Text Link Reference … Continue reading →

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Launch of the Global Dementia and Alzheimer’s Action Alliance: World Health Assembly, Geneva (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / WHO)

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The “Global Dementia and Alzheimer’s Action Alliance” has been launched at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The World Health Assembly is the annual meeting of the World Health Organization. This Alliance is a direct outcome of the call … Continue reading →

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