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Tag Archives: Gender and Inequalities in Health in Later Life
More on the Disproportionately High Impact of Dementia Upon Women (GADAA)
Summary Women comprise roughly 65% of people with dementia in the UK. They are disproportionately affected by the condition in terms of having to assume caring responsibilities. The main section headings in this report comprise: Chapter 1: Key Challenges. An … Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, Diagnosis, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, International, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Standards, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest, Wales, World Health Organization (WHO)
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New Dementia Diagnosis Data Collection Requirements for GPs (HSCIC)
Summary Data on dementia diagnoses is collected to support the National Dementia Strategy. The aim of improving diagnosis rates was specified in the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge and the NHS Mandate. The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) has … Continue reading →
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Commissioning, Community Care, Department of Health, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Local Interest, Management of Condition, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, NHS England, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Standards, Statistics, UK
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Women and Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease International / GADAA)
Summary This year’s Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) World Alzheimer Report is a thorough international review of the disproportionate impact of dementia on women. It examines three aspects of the differential effect of gender on: Women living with dementia. Women caring … Continue reading →
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Loneliness in Old Age: Male Perspectives (BBC News / ILC-UK / Independent Age)
Summary Increasing numbers of men face loneliness and isolation in old age, according to research by the International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) and Independent Age. While older women are likely to remain more likely to outlive their husbands, it is also … Continue reading →
Posted in Age Concern (England), Age UK, BBC News, Charitable Bodies, Community Care, Depression, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Mental Health, National, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest
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