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More on the Disproportionately High Impact of Dementia Upon Women (GADAA)

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

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 →

Women and Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease International / GADAA)

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

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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New Cross Hospital Dementia Care Bundle: a “New” Discovery (Health Foundation)

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The following case study from the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust covers how the Dementia Care Bundle (DCB) was implemented at New Cross Hospital and how this has improved patient safety. This apparently neglected item from the University of Worcester, … Continue reading →

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Dementia Today and Tomorrow (Deloitte / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This report, from the Deloitte UK Centre for Health Solutions in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Society, summarises the emerging consensus and outcomes developed from a series of events and initiatives which aimed to collect the views of people interested … Continue reading →

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National Dementia Policy: Formation of Dementia Advisory Group (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge)

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health intends to publish a renewed “vision” for strategic direction, with plans up to 2020, on the future of dementia policy in England. It should be ready by early 2015. This will continue and extend existing … Continue reading →

Recent Book: ABC of Dementia (BMJ Publications)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Dementia specialists working at New Cross Hospital (the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust) and the University of Worcester have co-written a chapter on “Dementia in the Acute Hospital” in a book for medical students and healthcare staff. Preview Text Link … Continue reading →

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MEETINGDEM Project: Meeting Centres Support Programme (DAA / ADS)

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Researchers at the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester have been commissioned to take part in an international JPND research project (part of the EU Joint Programme for Neurodegenerative Disease), called MEETINGDEM. The formal title of … Continue reading →

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