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Further Press Releases and Documents Relating to the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (Alzheimer’s Association International Conference)
Summary A list of press-releases is available relating to some of the main presentations at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held in Toronto last week. Full Text Link Reference Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2016. List of Press Releases. [Toronto. Online]: … Continue reading →
Posted in Antipsychotics, Charitable Bodies, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Pharmacological Treatments, Quick Insights, Statistics, Universal Interest
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Tagged 2016 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC®2016), ADAPT-FS Research Group, Alzheimer Disease Anti-inflammatory Prevention Trial (ADAPT), Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease Anti-inflammatory Prevention Trial (ADAPT), Alzheimer's Disease Anti-inflammatory Prevention Trial and its Follow-up Study (ADAPT-FS), Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Association AAIC Press Office, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2016, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Milestones (United States), Alzheimer’s Disease Research in Ibero America, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Australian Reduction in Use of Antipsychotics in Dementia Care, Avoidable Hospital Admissions, Avoidable Hospitalizations of People With Alzheimer’s Disease: Cost to Medicare (USA), Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), Beta-Amyloid PET Imaging, Canadian Research: Advances in Dementia Care, Celecoxib, Celecoxib (Selective COX-2 Inhibitor), Centro de Investigatición y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Centro Investigación Biomédica en Red Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Dementia Risk Prevention, Dementia Risk Reduction, Dementia Risk Reduction and Prevention, Dementia-Related Misdiagnosis, Dementia-Related Misdiagnosis (Male), Disclosure, Disclosure of Risk Marker Status, Disclosure Protocols for Disclosing APOE Genotype for Risk of Dementia, Epidemiology of Alzheimer's disease in Ibero America, Estudio Nacional de Salud y Envejecimiento en México (ENASEM), Ethical Challenges in Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Studies and Trials, Ethical Considerations, Ethical Dilemmas, Ethics, Ethics and Consent, Eye Tests for Detection of Memory Decline and Dementia, Flanders-Belgian Patient Group, Formal Education and Complex Work (Cognitive Reserve), French Three-City Study, Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), Genome-Wide Association Studies, Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), Genome-Wide Association Study, Genotyping, Ibero America, International Genomics of Alzheimer's Project (IGAP), Latin America, Low Testosterone and Risk of Dementia, Men Receiving Dementia-Related Misdiagnoses More Than Women, Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI), Milestones for Care and Support in U.S. National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, Naproxen, Naproxen (Nonselective Cyclooxygenase [COX] Inhibitor), Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), NSAIDS: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, p.R47H rs75932628 in TREM2 (Encoding the Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells 2 Gene on Chromosome 6p21), Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease, Preclinical Biomarkers and Dementia, Preclinical Indicators and Dementia, Preclinical Indicators in Alzheimer's Disease, Reduction of Systematic Sedation in Dementia Care, Research and Development, Research and Innovation, Research Commitment, Risk Prevention, Risk Reduction, Risk Reduction (Formerly Termed Prevention by WDC), SABE (Salud Bienestar y Envejecimiento), Single SNP Associations in Flanders-Belgian AD Cohort, Smell and Eye Tests for Detection of Memory Decline and Dementia, Smell Tests For Detection of Memory Decline and Dementia, SNP rs75932628, Stopping Systemic Sedation, Systemic Sedation, Tau Pathogenesis, Tau Therapeutic Strategies, Testosterone Depletion and Increased Risk of Dementia, Three-City Study, Treating People with Alzheimer’s Disease Increases Survival and Reduces Cost of Care (vs. Non-Treatment), TREM2 R47H as a Risk Factor, USA National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Care Intervention To Prevent Dementia
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Suicide Risk in Dementia Patients (Nursing Standard)
Summary Attempted suicide is not unknown among people with dementia but there is a lack of evidence to guide professional practice. This article explores risk management strategies and the ethics of suicide / assisted suicide by taking one specific patient … Continue reading →
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, End of Life Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Scotland, Standards, UK, Universal Interest
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Tagged Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, Advance Care Planning (ACP), Assisted Suicide, Assisted Suicide for Dementia, Autonomy and Choice, Breaking Bad News, Choice, Disclosure, Disclosure of Diagnosis, Dundee, Dundee College, Emotions (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Ethical Considerations, Ethical Dilemmas, Ethical Issues of Dementia Care, Ethics and Decision-Making, Ethics and Society, Euthanasia, Euthanasia Versus Palliation, Fear (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity 2013), Frustration (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Loss (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Nursing Standard, Palliative and End of Life Care, Palliative Care, Patient Choice, Preferred Priorities for Care, Pro-Choice Campaign, Risk Management, Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives (NMC 2008), Suicide, Suicide Risk in Dementia, Truth Telling, VIPS Framework of Dementia Care
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Experiences of the Patient Journey into Alzheimer’s Disease (Alzheimer’s Society)
Summary This research report, from Lilly UK and the Alzheimer’s Society, explores the experience of progression through stages in the development of dementia, from the early signs to diagnosis and beyond. Full Text Link Reference The ‘patient journey’ for people … Continue reading →
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, Community Care, Diagnosis, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Management of Condition, National, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Personalisation, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Tagged Age-Related Memory Loss, Alzheimer Experience, Anger (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Assessment and Diagnosis, Barriers to Early Diagnosis, Carer's Experience of Dementia, Carers’ Experiences of the Dementia Journey, Coping Mechanisms, Coping Strategies, Coping with Memory Loss, Dementia Diagnosis, Diagnosis and Referral, Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Diagnosis of Dementia, Disclosure, Disclosure of Diagnosis, Eli Lilly, Emotions (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Experiences, Experiences of Diagnosis, Experiences of the Transition to Dementia, Fear (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Frustration (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Impact of Diagnosis, Initial Onset and Diagnosis, Lilly, Lilly UK, Living Well After Diagnosis, Loss (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Mapping the Patient Journey, Memory Clinics, Memory Lapses, Memory Loss, Memory Services, Mild Memory Problems, NHS Memory Clinics, Patient Experience, Patient Journey into Alzheimer's Disease, Post-Diagnosis Support, Psychological Coping Skills, Service User Experience, Support and Coping Mechanisms, upon, User Experience
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Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Diagnosis, Screening, Assessment and Symptoms
Some of the following articles are available freely, while the full-text of the other articles may need a suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment for access. The Bibliographic Citations Defina, P.A. Moser, R.S. Glenn, M. [et al]. (2013). … Continue reading →
Posted in Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Systematic Reviews
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Assessment and Diagnosis, Assessment Instruments for Dementia, Blood Oxygen Level-Dependent fMRI Data, Clinical Research Institute: National University of Colombia, Dementia Diagnosis, Dementia Screening, Department of Clinical Radiology: University Hospital Münster, Diagnosis and Assessment, Diagnostic Testing, Disclosure, Disclosure of Diagnosis, Grupo de Evaluación de Tecnologías y Políticas en Salud: National University of Colombia, HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND), International Brain Research Foundation Inc.: USA, Mind Exchange Program, Mind Exchange Working Group, National University of Colombia, School of Medicine: National University of Colombia, Selected Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Servicio de Neurología: Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Truth Telling, University Hospital Münster, University of Cologne, University of Haifa, University of Vienna
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A Selection of Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Recent reviews and meta-analyses about miscellaneous topics are listed below. Some of these articles are available freely. The full-text of the other articles may need a suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment for access. The Bibliographic Citations Defina, … Continue reading →
Posted in Falls, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), Hip Fractures, International, Mental Health, Pain, Parkinson's Disease, Systematic Reviews
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Tagged Activity, Apathy, Apathy / Indifference, Burden of Disease, Cognitive Reserve Hypothesis, Dementia and Driving Guidance, Disclosure, Disclosure of Diagnosis, Driving, Driving and Dementia, HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Programmes, Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Ulcers: Risk Assessment, Pressure Ulcers: Risk Factors, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
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Factors in Patients’ and Carers’ Experiences of Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment (PLoS Medicine)
Summary Early diagnosis and intervention for people with dementia is becoming a priority, as has been reflected in the “Dementia Case Finding Scheme”. Some GPs are concerned about the effects of early diagnosis and disclosure on patients and carers, however. … Continue reading →
Posted in Community Care, Diagnosis, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Quick Insights, Systematic Reviews, UK, Universal Interest
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Tagged Anger (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Assessment and Diagnosis, Autonomy and Safety, Barriers to the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Dementia in Primary Care, Breaking Bad News, Burden of Dementia, Burden on Caregivers, Care Transitions, Case Finding for Patients with Dementia, Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care: University of Hertfordshire, Coping Strategies, Dementia Case Finding, Dementia Case Finding Scheme, Dementia Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Diagnosis and Assessment, Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Disclosure, Disclosure of Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis, Emotional Strategies, Experiences of Diagnosis, Experiences of the Transition to Dementia, Family Support, Fear (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Feelings of Loss Anger Fear and Frustration, Frustration (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Identity, Loss (Upon Disclosure of Diagnosis, Maintaining Identity, Managing Transitions, Patient and Carer Experiences of Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment, Patient and Carer Experiences of Diagnosis, Patient Experience, PLoS Medicine, Positive Mindsets, Practical Strategies, Reminders, Sense of Identity, Social Strategies, Strategies for Living, Survival After Diagnosis of Dementia, Transition, Transition from Cognitive Impairment to Dementia, Transition to Dementia: Individual and Family Experiences, Unequal Relationships, University of Hertfordshire
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Updated Definition of Regulated Activity for Adults (Department of Health)
Summary The Government is scaling back the Vetting and Barring Scheme and the criminal records regime to restore greater common sense. The Home Office started a cross-government programme to develop the Protection of Freedoms Bill (which received royal assent in … Continue reading →
Posted in Community Care, Department of Health, For Carers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), National, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest
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Tagged Adult Social Care, Criminal Records Bureau, Disclosure, Disclosure and Barring Service, Disclosure and Barring Services, Enhanced Criminal Records Certificate, Health Care, Independent Safeguarding Authority, Personal Care, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (PoFA), Protection of Freedoms Bill, Regulated Activity for Adults, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (SVGA), Social Care, Social Work, Vetting and Barring Scheme
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