This booklet provides a concise, straight forward introduction to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. It is written to help anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease including, those with dementia, friends and family members, and professionals, to understand the condition. The contents include: causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease; treatment and care; support
This booklet provides a concise, straight forward introduction to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. It is written to help anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease including, those with dementia, friends and family members, and professionals, to understand the condition. The contents include: causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease; treatment and care; support of people with Alzheimer's disease; and guidance for professionals.
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treatment, therapy and treatment, Alzheimers disease, diagnosis;
Lewy bodies, named after the doctor who first identified them in 1912, are tiny, spherical protein deposits found in nerve cells. Their presence in the brain disrupts the brain's normal functioning, interrupting the action of important chemical messengers, including acetylcholine and dopamine. Researchers have yet to understand fully why Lewy bodies occur in the brain and how they cause damage. Lewy bodies are also found in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disease that affects movement. Some people who are initially diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later go on to develop a dementia that closely resembles DLB This information booklet is for anyone who works with and supports people with dementia with Lewy bodies. It is for anyone who may be aware of the condition and aims to shed light on this little-known dementia. It covers: how this form of dementia affects people physically and emotionally; how and why it is different from other forms of dementia; how to provide care and support people who are experiencing dementia with Lewy bodies.
Lewy bodies, named after the doctor who first identified them in 1912, are tiny, spherical protein deposits found in nerve cells. Their presence in the brain disrupts the brain's normal functioning, interrupting the action of important chemical messengers, including acetylcholine and dopamine. Researchers have yet to understand fully why Lewy bodies occur in the brain and how they cause damage. Lewy bodies are also found in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disease that affects movement. Some people who are initially diagnosed with Parkinson's disease later go on to develop a dementia that closely resembles DLB This information booklet is for anyone who works with and supports people with dementia with Lewy bodies. It is for anyone who may be aware of the condition and aims to shed light on this little-known dementia. It covers: how this form of dementia affects people physically and emotionally; how and why it is different from other forms of dementia; how to provide care and support people who are experiencing dementia with Lewy bodies.
Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse are committed to protecting people with dementia and their carers from abuse and mistreatment. This booklet will help care workers become aware of the potential causes and signs of abuse and explains what action should be taken if abuse is suspected.
Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse are committed to protecting people with dementia and their carers from abuse and mistreatment. This booklet will help care workers become aware of the potential causes and signs of abuse and explains what action should be taken if abuse is suspected.
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care homes, dementia, diagnosis, elder abuse, environmental factors;
This booklet has been written to help anyone affected by vascular dementia – people with dementia, carers, family members and professionals – to understand the condition. It is a type of dementia caused by problems with the supply of blood to, or within the brain. The stages are similar to those of Alzheimer's disease, but the decline of functions happens in steps, rather than gradually. Symptoms vary, depending on which parts of the brain have been damaged and how severe the damage is. Researchers believe that people who have had a stroke have an increased risk of developing vascular dementia. In the early stages, the individual may not experience memory problems and the personality will be unaffected. Subcategories of vascular dementia include (1) mild vascular cognitive impairment, (2) multi-infarct dementia, (3) vascular dementia due to a strategic single infarct, (5) vascular dementia due to hemorrhagic lesions, (6) Binswanger’s disease and (7) mixed dementia (combination of AD and vascular dementia.
This booklet has been written to help anyone affected by vascular dementia – people with dementia, carers, family members and professionals – to understand the condition. It is a type of dementia caused by problems with the supply of blood to, or within the brain. The stages are similar to those of Alzheimer's disease, but the decline of functions happens in steps, rather than gradually. Symptoms vary, depending on which parts of the brain have been damaged and how severe the damage is. Researchers believe that people who have had a stroke have an increased risk of developing vascular dementia. In the early stages, the individual may not experience memory problems and the personality will be unaffected. Subcategories of vascular dementia include (1) mild vascular cognitive impairment, (2) multi-infarct dementia, (3) vascular dementia due to a strategic single infarct, (5) vascular dementia due to hemorrhagic lesions, (6) Binswanger’s disease and (7) mixed dementia (combination of AD and vascular dementia.
The second edition of a guide providing advice for people with dementia, and their carers, to help them come to terms with their diagnosis, and to plan ahead and enable them to live well with the condition. It includes sections focusing on the emotional impact of a diagnosis; drug treatments that are available; signposting to services available through the NHS; social services, charities
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The second edition of a guide providing advice for people with dementia, and their carers, to help them come to terms with their diagnosis, and to plan ahead and enable them to live well with the condition. It includes sections focusing on the emotional impact of a diagnosis; drug treatments that are available; signposting to services available through the NHS; social services, charities and private organisations; and support for carers. The guide has been endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP), the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
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carers, dementia, diagnosis, health professionals, social care provision, quality of life, therapy and treatment;
This guide for people with dementia and their carers is the first of its kind to be made available across the whole of the UK. It offers advice to help people come to terms with their diagnosis, and to plan ahead and enable them to live well with the condition. The guide, which has been produced by Alzheimer's Society and part-funded by the Department of Health, is designed for frontline healthcare professionals to offer to people recently diagnosed with dementia. It includes sections focusing on the emotional impact of a diagnosis; drug treatments that are available; signposting to services available through the NHS; social services, charities and private organisations; and support for carers. The guide has been endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP), the Royal College
(Edited publisher abstract)
This guide for people with dementia and their carers is the first of its kind to be made available across the whole of the UK. It offers advice to help people come to terms with their diagnosis, and to plan ahead and enable them to live well with the condition. The guide, which has been produced by Alzheimer's Society and part-funded by the Department of Health, is designed for frontline healthcare professionals to offer to people recently diagnosed with dementia. It includes sections focusing on the emotional impact of a diagnosis; drug treatments that are available; signposting to services available through the NHS; social services, charities and private organisations; and support for carers. The guide has been endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP), the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
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dementia, diagnosis, carers, health professionals, social care, health care;
... the benefits to people living with dementia and their families of seeking and receiving a diagnosis of dementia; Improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia by promoting functional capabilities and independence; Enable the dementia workforce to deliver improved practice by increasing knowledge and informing changes in practice and culture; and Optimise the quality and inclusivity of health
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This report outlines five goals for dementia research required to improve the lives of people affected by dementia and reduce the risk of dementia. They have been developed by a taskforce of experts and provide an opportunity for the closer alignment of research to support the outcomes in national dementia strategies. The goals are to: Increase knowledge of risk and protective factors; Maximise the benefits to people living with dementia and their families of seeking and receiving a diagnosis of dementia; Improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia by promoting functional capabilities and independence; Enable the dementia workforce to deliver improved practice by increasing knowledge and informing changes in practice and culture; and Optimise the quality and inclusivity of health and social care systems that support people affected by dementia. Each goal includes specific recommendations. An action plan to help implementation of the recommendations is also included. The report will be useful for researchers and research funders and policy makers who can influence future funding opportunities and development of the UK dementia research infrastructure.
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dementia, research, policy, quality of life, carers, care workforce, prevention, intervention, diagnosis, skills, service provision;
... exploring how well they are living in their communities and detailing the changes that need to be made to improve their quality of life. It focuses on dementia diagnosis, a health and social care system that works better for people affected by dementia, variable quality support, progress towards building dementia-supportive communities and research that improves lives. The summary sets out a series of actions to lead improvement in diagnosis rates, waiting times, integrated post-diagnosis support, funding and investments, service users’ involvement, staff training, awareness raising and evidence-based, participatory research.
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A summary of Dementia 2014: Opportunity for change, focusing on dementia in Northern Ireland. It draws together evidence from the Alzheimer’s Society annual survey, alongside new analysis from Alzheimer’s Society, King’s College London and the London School of Economics. The summary provides a snapshot of the key areas affecting people with dementia in Northern Ireland over the last year, exploring how well they are living in their communities and detailing the changes that need to be made to improve their quality of life. It focuses on dementia diagnosis, a health and social care system that works better for people affected by dementia, variable quality support, progress towards building dementia-supportive communities and research that improves lives. The summary sets out a series of actions to lead improvement in diagnosis rates, waiting times, integrated post-diagnosis support, funding and investments, service users’ involvement, staff training, awareness raising and evidence-based, participatory research.
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carers, communities, diagnosis, dementia, health care, integrated services, quality assurance, research, surveys, training, social care;
... people with dementia in England over the last year, exploring how well they are living in their communities and detailing the changes that need to be made to improve their quality of life. It focuses on dementia diagnosis, a health and social care system that works better for people affected by dementia, variable quality support, progress towards building dementia-supportive communities and research that improves lives. The summary sets out a series of actions to lead improvement in diagnosis rates, waiting times, integrated post-diagnosis support, funding and investments, service users’ involvement, staff training, awareness raising and evidence-based, participatory research.
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A summary of Dementia 2014: Opportunity for change, focusing on dementia in England. It draws together evidence from the Alzheimer’s Society annual survey, which was completed by 823 people with dementia and their carers in England, alongside new analysis from Alzheimer’s Society, King’s College London and the London School of Economics. The summary provides a snapshot of the key areas affecting people with dementia in England over the last year, exploring how well they are living in their communities and detailing the changes that need to be made to improve their quality of life. It focuses on dementia diagnosis, a health and social care system that works better for people affected by dementia, variable quality support, progress towards building dementia-supportive communities and research that improves lives. The summary sets out a series of actions to lead improvement in diagnosis rates, waiting times, integrated post-diagnosis support, funding and investments, service users’ involvement, staff training, awareness raising and evidence-based, participatory research.
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carers, communities, dementia, diagnosis, health care, integrated services, quality assurance, research, social care, surveys, training;
... people with dementia in Wales over the last year, exploring how well they are living in their communities and detailing the changes that need to be made to improve their quality of life. It focuses on dementia diagnosis, a health and social care system that works better for people affected by dementia, quality support in every care setting, progress towards building dementia-supportive communities and research that improves lives. The summary sets out a series of actions to lead improvement in diagnosis rates, waiting times, integrated post-diagnosis support, funding, service users’ involvement, staff training, awareness raising and evidence-based, participatory research.
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A summary of 'Dementia 2014: opportunity for change', focusing on dementia in Wales. It draws together evidence from the Alzheimer’s Society annual survey, which was completed by 123 people with dementia and their carers in Wales, alongside new analysis from Alzheimer’s Society, King’s College London and the London School of Economics. The summary provides a snapshot of the key areas affecting people with dementia in Wales over the last year, exploring how well they are living in their communities and detailing the changes that need to be made to improve their quality of life. It focuses on dementia diagnosis, a health and social care system that works better for people affected by dementia, quality support in every care setting, progress towards building dementia-supportive communities and research that improves lives. The summary sets out a series of actions to lead improvement in diagnosis rates, waiting times, integrated post-diagnosis support, funding, service users’ involvement, staff training, awareness raising and evidence-based, participatory research.
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dementia, surveys, diagnosis, integrated services, quality assurance, research, communities, carers, social care, health care, training;