Tag Archives: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Deep Brain Stimulation for Improving Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease (BBC News)

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

Summary A brief BBC News item explores the potential of deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for improving wellbeing and cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. “Although we are not talking about treating the Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC News, For Carers (mostly), 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, Quick Insights, Universal Interest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) for Community Cognitive Screening? (NHS Choices / Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by

Summary A US study involving 1,047 people over the age of 50 assessed the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE) test as a potential screening tool for mental decline. It was found that this simple and inexpensive pencil and paper test could … 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), In the News, International, NHS Digital (Previously NHS Choices), Patient Information, Quick Insights, Universal Interest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment