Pathways to dementia diagnosis: A review of services in the South West of EnglandThis report authored by Dr Edana Minghella provides the findings of her independent review of Pathways to Dementia Diagnosis in the South West of England. Read more »
Putting dementia on the mapPutting dementia on the map published by the Department of Health draws on data and information about dementia health and care, dementia friendly communities and research. Read more »
Dementia: A state of the nation report on dementia care and support in EnglandThis report, published by the Department of Health, sets out what is known about dementia care, support and research. It highlights where improvements are being made and where improvements are needed. Read more »
Dementia in the Acute Hospital SettingThis search of current nursing literature discusses the training of pre and post-registered nurses relating to care of patients with dementia and the challenges that face both patients and nurses in the hospital setting. Read more »
Just CheckingJust Checking is a simple online activity monitoring system that helps people who are becoming forgetful stay independent in their own home. Read more »
The Dementia Training Pathway for Care HomesThis dedicated training pathway for care homes and their staff leading to nationally accredited qualifications that has been developed in Gloucestershire. Read more »
Carers Call to ActionThe Dementia Action Alliance have launched the Carers Call to Action to transform the lives of family and friends caring for people with dementia. Read more »
Design challenges – the journeyThis video shows how the Design Council Challenges use design to develop practical solutions to social problems. In this case the ode fragrance-release system designed to stimulate appetite among people with dementia. Read more »
Trading TimesTrading Times is an online service that matches carers with local businesses for flexible paid work. It is free to carers and paid for on a transactional basis by employers.
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odeode is a fragrance-release system designed to stimulate appetite among people with dementia. The mains-powered unit releases three food fragrances a day, adjustable to coincide with the user’s mealtimes. Read more »