Tag Archives: Later Life

Pseudomedicine and Potential Dementia Treatments? (JAMA)

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A United States perspective covers the growing market for complementary interventions to promote brain health or minimise dementia risk and/or symptoms. Health professionals are requested to help the public understand commercial conflicts of interest and the market forces behind … Continue reading →

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Antidepressants Not Recommended for Depression in People With Dementia (NIHR Signal / Cochrane Database)

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A National Institute for Health Research “Signal” expert commentary refers to a systematic review which indicates that antidepressants are unsuitable / unhelpful for the treatment of depression in persons living with dementia. Full Text Link Reference Antidepressants do not … Continue reading →

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Home Care in England: a King’s Fund Review (King’s Fund)

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A King’s Fund report investigates problems in the commissioning of adult social care with a focus on home care. Issues under consideration include: Recruitment and retention of home care staff. Reductions in fees paid for council commissioned home care. … Continue reading →

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Dementia; Assessment, Management and Support for People Living With Dementia and Their Carers (NICE Bites)

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The latest edition of the NICE Bites newsletter, No.111 (October 2018), provides a convenient summary of the latest NICE guideline on the subject of dementia, which was released in June 2018. Full Text Link Reference Dementia Assessment, management and … Continue reading →

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NICE Guidance on Best Interests Decision-Making and Mental Capacity: Theory and Practice? (NICE / British Journal of Psychiatry)

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released a guideline covering decision-making in adults, over 16 years of age, who may lack capacity. The aim to support people to exercise their own decision-making where they have the capacity, and … Continue reading →

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Report on Loneliness in Later Life (Age UK)

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An Age UK report presents an overview of the latest evidence on loneliness among people aged over 50. Full Text Link Reference All the lonely people: loneliness in later life. London: Age UK, September 2018. There was an earlier, … Continue reading →

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Postural (Orthostatic) Hypotension: Possible Risk Factor for Cognitive Impairment, Dementia and Stroke (BBC News / Neurology / NHS Choices / European Heart Journal)

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There is an association between postural hypotension in middle age and higher risk of cognitive decline, dementia or stroke in later life. Full Text Link Reference Dizziness when getting up could increase dementia risk, US study says. London: BBC … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Later Life

Pseudomedicine and Potential Dementia Treatments? (JAMA)

Antidepressants Not Recommended for Depression in People With Dementia (NIHR Signal / Cochrane Database)

NICE Guidance on Best Interests Decision-Making and Mental Capacity: Theory and Practice? (NICE / British Journal of Psychiatry)

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