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Review of Internet-Based Support for Family Carers of People With Dementia (JMIR)

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

Summary A recent systematic review investigates: (i) the main components of existing internet-based interventions which support family carers of people living with dementia, (ii) those components which are most valued by caregivers themselves, and (iii) the evidence for the effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Big Hopes Riding on Research Project to Help Unpaid Carers? (NIHR)

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There are an estimated 850,000 people with dementia, and 670,000 unpaid carers, in the UK; involving more than half a million people with dementia living at home and being supported by unpaid carers, according to the Carers Trust. The … Continue reading →

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Carers Action Plan 2018 to 2020 (DHSC / BBC News)

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health and Social Care’s action plan for carers outlines plans to support carers in England, over the next 2 years. It expands on the National Carers Strategy. It sets out 64 actions across five priority topics. … Continue reading →

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Social Care Unsustainable as a Cinderella Service (BBC News / NAO / King’s Fund / Health Foundation / Skills for Care)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A recent National Audit Office (NAO) report explains why the Department of Health and Social Care needs to work harder to support the social care workforce. The number of people working in care does not match the growing demands … Continue reading →

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Review of Factors Influencing Carers’ Quality of Life (Alzheimer’s and Dementia)

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A review of literature on the factors likely to influence the quality of life for family carers of people with dementia discovered ten broad themes: Demographics. Carer-Patient Relationship(s). Dementia Characteristics. Demands of Caring. Carer Health. Carer Emotional Well-Being. Support … Continue reading →

The Living Conditions of Unpaid Carers in the UK: the State of Caring 2017 Report (Carers UK)

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The latest “State of Caring 2017” report reveals that four in ten of unpaid carers in the UK have not taken a break in over one year, and that one in four carers had not had a day-off from … Continue reading →

Raising Awareness of Older Carers and Carers’ Rights Generally (NHS England / Carers Trust)

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Results from a Carers’ Trust survey conducted between October and November 2016 are used to raise awareness of issues affecting older carers in England. Full Text Link Reference Speak up for older carers. [Online]: Carers’ Trust, November 2016. A … Continue reading →

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