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Pharmacists’ Interventions to Promote Quality of Life and Healthy Ageing (PHE)

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Interventions which can be provided by pharmacy teams to help older people lead more independent lives and improve their health are listed, including those directed towards: Preventing falls. Dementia Physical inactivity. Social isolation. Malnutrition. Full Text Link Reference A … Continue reading →

Our Invisible Addicts: Updated Edition (Royal College of Psychiatrists / BBC News / ONS / Wiley)

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published a second edition of the “Our Invisible Addicts” report, which presents updates to evidence concerning mental health aspects of alcohol and substance misuse in the “baby boomer” generation. It advises that substance … Continue reading →

Further Information on Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation (SCIE / Renaisi / BBC News / NIHR / Lancet)

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)’s “SCIE Highlights No.3” briefing covers possible interventions to reduce loneliness and social isolation, and examines examples of good practice from the commissioning perspective. Full Text Link Reference Tackling loneliness and social isolation. the role of commissioners. … Continue reading →

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Statistics on the Baby Boomer Generation’s Problem Drinking (BBC News / ONS)

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The latest Office for National Statistics lifestyle survey indicates that although alcohol consumption is declining in the UK generally, rates of drinking remain high among some age groups. Full Text Link Reference Triggle, N. (2017). Are Britons falling out of love … Continue reading →

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Drug and Alcohol Misuse by Older People (BBC News / DrugScope / All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Misuse / Centre for Social Justice)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There is a rising problem of drug and alcohol misuse amongst older people. The number of people aged 65 years and above needing treatment for drug problems in Europe is expected to double between 2001 and 2020. Full Text … Continue reading →

Consultation on NICE Social Care Standards (Department of Health)

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health is consulting care users, families and carers, service commissioners, care providers and staff about all aspects of social care. This is part of a review of the topics for inclusion in NICE social care guidance and standards. The comprehensive set of NICE … Continue reading →

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Alcoholic Dementia and Alcohol-Related Dementia (Royal College of Psychiatrists)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 1, August 2011]. Summary Various psychiatric comorbidities of substance misuse are not uncommon in older people; these include intoxication and delirium, withdrawal syndromes, anxiety, … Continue reading →

Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), National, Patient Information, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Universal Interest | Tagged Alcohol Misuse, Alcohol Misuse Services for Older People, Alcohol Services, Alcohol-Related Dementia, Alcoholic Dementia, Delirium, Model Alcohol Misuse Services for Older People, Substance Misuse | Leave a comment

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