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Tag Archives: Exercise for Dementia
Unexpected Results From the Dementia and Physical Activity (DAPA) Trial? (Pharmacoeconomics Open / JAD)
Summary Previous research has suggested that physical exercise has the potential to slow the progression of dementia in people with pre-existing mild cognitive impairment through to moderate dementia. Evidence for the cost-effectiveness of structured physical activity programmes has been lacking, … Continue reading
Posted in Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Local Interest, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, NIHR, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
Tagged 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, ADAS-Cog: Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale, Ageing, Ageing and Dementia, Ageing Population, Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog), Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Centre for Rehabilitation Research in Oxford: University of Oxford, Centre for Statistics in Medicine: University of Oxford, Cost-Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness Analyses, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust: Reference Costs, DAPA - Dementia and Physical Activity Trial, DAPA Trial, DAPA Trial Group, Dementia And Physical Activity (DAPA) Trial, Exercise, Exercise And Lifestyle For Older People, Exercise for Dementia, Exercise Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Exergaming, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Health Technology Assessment, Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, Health Technology Assessments, Herefordshire, Incremental Net Monetary Benefits (INMBs), INMB: Incremental Net Monetary Benefit, Join Dementia Research, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Kings College London, Leicester Partnership NHS Trust, MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, NIHR HTA: Health Technology Assessment Programme, North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT), Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences: University of Oxford, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Pharmacoeconomics Open (Journal), Physical Activity, Physical Activity Programmes, Physical Exercise, Reducing Waste in Dementia Care, Reducing Waste in the NHS, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Solent NHS Trust, UK National Institute of Health Research HTA Programme, University of London, University of Oxford, University of Warwick, Value of Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), Warwick Clinical Trials Unit: University of Warwick, Warwick Medical School: University of Warwick
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Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Lewy Body Dementia (Psychological Medicine / International Psychogeriatrics)
Summary Lewy Body Dementia (dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia) involves visual hallucinations, fluctuating cognition / attention, motor disturbances, falls, and extreme sensitivity to antipsychotics. Caution in the use of pharmacological treatments such as antipsychotics is advised in … Continue reading
Posted in Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Parkinson's Disease, Quick Insights, Systematic Reviews, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Adverse Sensitivity to Neuroleptics, Antipsychotic Sensitivity Reactions, Antipsychotics: Neuroleptic Sensitivity, Aspiration of Fluids in Patients With Dysphagia, Australia, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Carer Education, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of Nucleus Basalis of Meynert (NBM) in Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration: UNSW Sydney, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB), Department of Old Age Psychiatry: King's College London, Department of Psychiatry: University of Cambridge, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Environmental Modifications, Exercise for Dementia, Fluctuating Cognition, Guy's Hospital: King's College London, Improving Gait, Institute of Health and Society: Newcastle University, Institute of Neuroscience: Newcastle University, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience: King’s College London, International Psychogeriatrics, Kings College London, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), Lewy Body Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Mirrored Self-Misidentification Delusion, Music Therapy, Music Therapy and Dementia, Music Therapy for BPSD, Newcastle University, Non-Motor Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease, Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Lewy Body Dementia, Occupational Therapy, Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD), Physical Therapy (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment), Prevention of Fluids Aspiration in Patients With Dysphagia, Psychological Medicine (Journal), Severe Antipsychotic Sensitivity Reactions, Severe Neuroleptic Sensitivity, Severe Sensitivity to Antipsychotic Agents, Simulated Presence, Simulated Presence Therapy (SPT), Simulated Presence Therapy for BPSD, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Sydney Medical School: University of Sydney, Task-Oriented Motor Practice, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Treatments for Dementia With Lewy Bodies and Parkinson's Disease Dementia, University of Cambridge, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, Visual Hallucinations, Walking Pattern (Gait)
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Promoting Awareness of Current Trials and Encouraging Public Engagement in Dementia Research (NIHR / Join Dementia Research)
Summary The “Join Dementia Research” website has been designed to assist people to learn more about dementia research which is ongoing, whether in their local areas or across the UK. This service offers the public opportunities to get involved in … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Charitable Bodies, Diagnosis, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Local Interest, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, NIHR, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Northern Ireland, Parkinson's Disease, Patient Care Pathway, Patient Information, Pharmacological Treatments, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest, Wales
Tagged 24 Days of Dementia Research: Advent Calendar 2014, Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Dementia Research (2014), AFFECT Study, Ageing, Ageing and Dementia, Amlodipine, Amyloid and Tau Imaging, Amyloid Beta, Amyloid Imaging, Amyloid Proteins, Amyloid-β (Aβ), “GE180” Study, Bangor University, Behavioural Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD), Behavioural Variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD), Beta-Amyloid, Beta-Amyloid Plaques, Biomarkers, Brain Beta Amyloid Load, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapies (CRTs), Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy, DAPA - Dementia and Physical Activity Trial, DAPA Study, Dementia Research, Dementia Research Centre (DRC) at University College London, Dementia Research Centre: University College London, Dementia Risk Prevention, Dementias and neurodegeneration (DeNDRoN) Specialty, Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DeNDRoN), DeNDRoN: Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network, Diagnostic Testing, Down Syndrome, Dr Tamara Al-Janabi: University College London, Early-Onset Dementia, Environmental and Lifestyle Factors, Environmental Hazards, Environmental Issues, Epidemiology, Exercise, Exercise And Lifestyle For Older People, Exercise for Dementia, Exercise Medicine, Exercise Therapy, GE180, GE180 Tracer / Marker, Genetic Triggers, Genetics, Goal-Oriented Cognitive Rehabilitation in Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease Trial (GREAT), GREAT Study: Goal-Oriented Cognitive Rehabilitation in EArly sTage Dementia, GREAT: Goal-Oriented Cognitive Rehabilitation in Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease Trial, IDEAL Project, IDEAL Project: Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health at Bangor University, IDEAL Study, Imperial College London, Improving the Experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL), Inflammation, Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London, Institute of Psychiatry: King's College London, Join Dementia Research, Join Dementia Research National Service, Join Dementia Research: Recruitment Onto Dementia Studies, Kings College London, Leuco-Methylthioninium (LMTM), Living Well with Dementia, Living Well With Memory Difficulties’ (GREAT Study), London Down Syndrome Consortium (LonDownS), MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Neuroinflammation, Neuroinflammation and Amyloid Study, NIHR: National Institute for Health Research, Non-Invasive Biomarkers, Participation in Research, Participation in Research Studies, Patient Involvement in Research, Patient Participation Groups, Patient Participation Groups (PPGs), Physical Activity, Physical Activity Programmes, Physical Exercise, Practice Participation Groups, Pre-Dementia (MCI), PREVENT Study, Prevention, Prevention of Vascular Dementia, Professor Simon Lovestone: King’s College London’s Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Prophylaxis, PROTECT Study, Public Health, Public Involvement in Research, Public Participation in Research, Regular Exercise, Research Engagement and Involvement Activities, Science of Ageing, Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Dementia (SIVD), Subcortical Vascular Dementia, Talking Therapies, University College London, University College London (UCL), University of Warwick, University of Warwick Medical School, Vascular Dementia: Prevention, Warwick Medical School: University of Warwick, Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (YOAD) Study, Young Onset Dementia (YOD), Young-Onset Dementia
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Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Epidemiological Studies, Risk Factors and Prevention
Some of the following articles may (depending on local circumstances) be available freely where indicated below. Access to the full-text of the other articles will require a suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment. The Bibliographic Citations Henderson, VW. … Continue reading
Posted in For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Systematic Reviews
Tagged Air Pollution, CETP Polymorphisms, Cognitive Exercises, Combined Cognitive and Exercise Interventions, Dementia Risk Factors, Dementia Risk Prevention, Diabetes Mellitus, Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Exercise for Dementia, Gender (Sex), Healthy Lifestyles, Hip Fractures, Homocysteine, Hormone Therapy (HT), Hypertension, Inflammation, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Factors, Lifestyle Risk Factors, Moderate Exercise, Modifiable Risk Factors, Neuroprotective Lifestyles, Personality (Risk Factor), Physical Activity, Physical Exercise, Prevention, Prevention Approaches, Prevention of Dementia, Regular Exercise, Risk Factors, Risk Factors for Delirium, Saturated Fats, Second Hip Fracture (SHF), Smoking, Social Epidemiology, Statin Therapy, Statins, Sub-Saharan Africa, Trans Fats, Type 2 Diabetes, Unhealthy Lifestyles, Unintended Effects of Statins, Use of Statins
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Significant Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Risk of Dementia (BBC News / PLoS One)
Summary A study spanning 35 years by Cardiff University, following 2,235 men from Caerphilly, has found a strong beneficial impact of life-long exercise in reducing the risk of developing dementia. The research team estimates that unhealthy living has accounted for around 10% of the NHS … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, International, Local Interest, Management of Condition, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Northern Ireland, Personalisation, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Scotland, UK, Universal Interest, Wales, Wolverhampton, World Health Organization (WHO)
Tagged Active Lifestyle, Active People Survey, Active People Survey: Sport England, Avoidable Premature Mortality, BBC Health News, Brownfield Estate: Inner-London, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Cohort Study, Caerphilly Prospective Study (CaPS), Cardiff, Cardiff School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Causes of Premature Mortality, Civil Service Departments in London: Whitehall Study, Cochrane Institute of Primary Care and Public Health: Cardiff University, Cognitive Decline, Creating an Active Wales Physical Activity Action Plan, Department of Primary Care and Public Health: Cardiff University, Deprivation Status, Dietary Choices, Dudley, Economic Case for Prevention, Environmental Design, Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, European EPIC Study, European Union, Exercise, Exercise for Cognitive Impairment, Exercise for Dementia, Fitness First, Green Spaces, Healthier Cities, Healthier Urban Areas, Healthy Behaviours, Healthy Lifestyles, Honolulu-Asia Aging Study, Huthwaite: Nottinghamshire, Inactivity: Regional Analysis, Inactivity: UK and EU, Incidence of Chronic Diseases and Dementia, Leisure Facilities, Lifestyle Factors, Moderate Exercise, Modifiable Risk Factors, NCDs: Noncommunicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), Physical Activity, Physical Activity Prescriptions, Physical Activity Programmes, Physical Exercise, Physical Exercise Programmes, Physical Inactivity, PLoS One, Premature Death, Premature Mortality, Preventative Care, Prevention, Preventive Care, Problem Prevention, Public Health, Public Health Agenda, Reducing Avoidable Premature Mortality, Regular Exercise, Risk Factors, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Safer Streets, Sandwell, School of Social and Community Medicine: University of Bristol, Smoking, Smoking Increases Risk of Dementia, Social Epidemiology, Socio-Economic Deprivation, South Wales, Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM), Sport and Leisure, Sport and Recreation Alliance, Sport England, Stoke-on-Trent, UKactivec, Unhealthy Behaviours, Unhealthy Lifestyles, Unhealthy Living, University of Bristol, University of South Wales, US NHANES Cohort, US Nurses' Health Study, Vascular Dementia: Prevention, Welsh Health Survey, Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care: University of South Wales, West Midlands, Whitehall Study, WHO, World Health Organization: Regional Office for Europe
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Tips for Improving Your Health When Living With Dementia (Guest Post: Emily Bradbury, Superdream)
According to recent statistics, one in three people who live to 65 will have some form of dementia before we die. Perhaps even more shockingly, these Design Council statistics also show that a million people in the UK will be … Continue reading
Posted in Universal Interest
Tagged Activity, Age and Ageing, Ageing, Ageing Well, Dietary Choices, Emily Bradbury (Superdream), Exercise, Exercise for Dementia, Health and Wellbeing, Health Promotion, Insomnia, Moderate Exercise, Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Regular Exercise, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Disturbances, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Problems, Sleeping, Social Inclusion, Social Life, Social Networks, Social Relationships, Solihull Care: Residential and Respite Care in Solihull, Stress Avoidance, Stress Reduction, Superdream (Bromsgrove), Wellbeing
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