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Who and What is the Dementia Envoy? (WDC / Department of Health)

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Prime Minister has appointed David Mayhew as the latest Dementia Envoy. Dennis Gillings was the former World Dementia Envoy. “The envoy works with countries, corporations and leaders from around the world, sharing expertise and promoting research and support … Continue reading →

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Significant Changes at the World Dementia Council? (WDC)

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There has been reform within the World Dementia Council (WDC). The changes are intended to make this body “more representative” in global terms (if such were possible) and fully independent. The Council now includes a wider range of international … Continue reading →

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New World Dementia Council Website (WDC)

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An announcement has been released from the pre-existing World Dementia Council (WDC) site that a fresh World Dementia Council website (on the WordPress platform) has been launched. The older site will no longer be updated. The benefits of this … Continue reading →

Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020: £300m Government Funding Planned For Dementia Research (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary In the wake of the three-year Prime Minister’s “Dementia Challenge” (2012), David Cameron has announced the follow-up Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020. The plan is to further transform dementia research, dementia care and support. It is anticipated that … Continue reading →

World Dementia Envoy’s Christmas Message: Resolutions on Modifiable Risk Factors (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / World Dementia Council / NHS England)

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Dementia Envoy’s Christmas message offers brief personal insights from contact with dementia in the family. One significant highlight of progress during 2014 has been recognition of the “Blackfriars Consensus Statement”; involving the agreement to focus seriously on … Continue reading →

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Dementia Care, Patient Experience and Risk Reduction Are Priorities for World Dementia Council (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / WDC)

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

Summary It has been agreed at the World Dementia Council‘s third meeting in London (held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Friday October 17th 2014) that dementia care (i.e. health and social care) and risk reduction should be added … Continue reading →

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Proceedings of the Third Global Dementia Legacy Event in Japan: Some Early Transcripts (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / World Dementia Council)

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Third Global Dementia Legacy Event, in Tokyo, took place between Wednesday November 5th – 6th 2014. Topics covered included innovative care solutions, assistive technology, and some further discussions about modifiable lifestyle risk factors. The recently launched “Dementias Platform … Continue reading →

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