Living Life with Dementia
The aim of this guide is to show just some of the ways that local Age UKs and Age Concerns are making a difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Alzheimer’s Research UK launches £1m partnership with Iceland Foods
The Charity of the Year Partnership for 2011 will boost research into early-onset dementia by at least £1million. Read more »
Exciting research into second most common form of dementia
A major study into why high blood pressure and strokes can cause brain damage that can lead to dementia was recently introduced by Dr Olivia Skrobot from the University of Bristol at a research roadshow hosted by Alzheimer’s Society. Read more »
NIHR issues a call for research on dementia
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is issuing a call for research on dementia which extends across the translational pathway, covering the fields of cause, cure and care, including prevention. Read more »
Improving the prescribing of antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia
Details of a letter from Sir Ian Carruthers, Chief Executive of NHS South West and Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society, to SHA Chief Executives to invite them to adapt four recommendations to drive down inappropriate prescribing antipsychotic medication and providing alternative ways of working and interventions that improve the safety, quality of life and outcomes for people with dementia. Read more »
Reminiscence and life story work: A practice guide
This fully-updated fourth edition is full of practical information on planning and running successful reminiscence work. Read more »
Living well with dementia bulletin, issue 4, February 2011
This issue of the South West Dementia Partnership bulletin focusses on the South West Hospital Standards in Dementia Care, published in February 2011. Read more »
Care homes newsletter, issue 10, February 2011
Details on the February issue of the care homes newsletter from the National Dementia Strategy Implementation Team. This issue focuses on developing an informed and effective workforce for people with dementia living in care homes. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 35
The February 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Dementia capable communities; Promoting a positive view of dementia; Assistive technology; Involving people with dementia in research about complex needs. Read more »
Sixth UK Dementia Congress call for papers
The Journal of Dementia Care has announced the sixth UK Dementia Congress, to be held in Liverpool, UK on 1-3 November 2011. This provides details of the invitation to submit abstracts of proposed papers and posters, on any aspect of support, care and treatment for people with dementia, their families and care staff, in any service setting. Read more »