World Alzheimer Report 2012: Overcoming the stigma of dementiaThe report ‘Overcoming the stigma of dementia’, recently published by Alzheimer’s Disease International, shares results from a worldwide survey, revealing that nearly one in four people with dementia conceal their diagnosis, citing stigma as the main reason. Read more »
This document explains the evidence that has been used in designing the service to support people with dementia, whether living at home or in care homes, as well as dementia-specific elements of other Communities. Read more »
A study conducted by Oxford University researchers reveals that the cost of dementia across 15 western European countries came up to £165 billion in 2007. Read more »
World Alzheimer Report 2011: The benefits of early diagnosis and interventionThis report commissioned by Alzheimer’s Disease International, shows that there are interventions that are effective in the early stages of dementia, some of which may be more effective when started earlier, and that there is a strong economic argument in favour of earlier diagnosis and timely intervention. Read more »
This document explains the evidence that has been used to identify eligible patients and for the design of mental health liaison services in general and community hospitals and its core components. Read more »
This document explains the evidence that has been used to identify eligible patients and for the design of the memory service and its core components. Read more »
This dementia needs assessment describes the population at risk of dementia, highlighting particular characteristics relevant to London. Read more »
This report provides evidence from over 2,000 carers, people with dementia and home care workers on the aspirations, experiences and outcomes of providing dementia care in the community in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more »
This guideline makes specific recommendations on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), fronto temporal dementia, vascular dementia and mixed dementias, as well as recommendations that apply to all types of dementia. Read more »
The Alzheimer’s Research Trust commissioned this study to calculate the costs of dementia in terms of health services, social services, unpaid carers, premature mortality and absence from work. Read more »