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Managing ageing and cognitive decline: challenges and opportunities for financial services: report on World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Agenda Council on Ageing Symposium
- Author:
- AGE UK
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- London
This report summarises the second symposium of the WEF Global Agenda Council on Ageing on the implications of ageing and cognitive decline for financial services, which was hosted by Age UK in London, 3-4 February 2016. The presentations, panel discussions and workshops covered: the particular challenges and opportunities of Japan’s ageing society; cognitive vulnerability and resilience in later life; how ageing and dementia affect the capacity to manage money; challenges and opportunities for financial services; building resilience and reducing risk; changing technologies in financial services: opportunity or threat for people with cognitive decline; financial planning for an uncertain future; and how people living with cognitive decline can remain financially included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Dementia
- Editors:
- BURNS Alistair, O'BRIEN John, AMES David, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Hodder Arnold
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 829p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd
The rising prevalence of dementia in the population continues to pose a serious public health challenge in both the developed and the developing world. The third edition has been revised and updated to reflect the most recent advances in the rapidly developing field of dementia research. New material on mild cognitive impairment has been included, and the latest developments in areas such as service development and carer research are also covered. All the chapters have been revised to include the most up-to-date research in their field. This is a work of reference for specialists in old age psychiatry, neurology, and health care of the elderly. It should also be a useful resource for others working with patients with dementia, including general practitioners, nurses, psychologists, and other allied health professionals. The essential subject of mild cognitive impairment is included for the first time. Complete and comprehensive revision of this fast-moving field: the only reference required.
Hospital discharge of older people with cognitive impairment to care homes
- Author:
- BRITISH GERIATRICS SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- British Geriatrics Society
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 2p.
The scope of this document is confined to the safe and appropriate discharge of older people with cognitive impairment from hospital to a care home. It is a given, within the context of this document, that discharge to any other care setting has been deemed inappropriate as the result of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). A separate British Geriatrics Society (BGS) compendium document deals with the wider context of hospital discharge of frail older people.
Memory loss and confusion: dementia: a guide for caring people
- Authors:
- PROCHAZKA Zsoka, et al
- Publisher:
- South Australia Health Commission. Health Promotion Services
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 52p., illus.
- Place of publication:
- Adelaide
The 36 hour day: a family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimers Disease, related dementing illness, and memory loss in later life
- Authors:
- MACE Nancy L., RABINS Peter V
- Publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication year:
- 1981
- Pagination:
- xvii,253p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
Staying engaged: health patterns of older Americans who participate in the arts
- Authors:
- RAJAN Kumar B., RAJAN Rekha S.
- Publisher:
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
This report describes arts participation patterns of older adults tracked by the 2014 Health and Retirement Study in the United States. It examines the health characteristics - cognitive ability, physical function, and hypertension rates- among adults who created art, who attended arts events, or who did both or did neither. The analysis found that older adults who both created and attended art events in 2014 reported better health outcomes that year than did adults who neither created nor attended art. Older adults involved in both creating art and attending events, also experienced slower rates of decline in cognitive and physical functioning over the last decade, and less growth in hypertension, compared with other older adults. Greater frequency of arts attendance and arts creation also were positively linked to health outcomes. The findings suggest a positive relationship between arts participation and health benefits, especially when also linked with art-making, in therapeutic or non-therapeutic settings. (Edited publisher abstract)
The brain-body connection: GCBH recommendations on physical activity and brain health
- Author:
- GLOBAL COUNCIL ON BRAIN HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Global Council on Brain Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 17
Based on an examination of existing evidence and consensus of experts from a variety of disciplines, this paper presents key points on the relationship between exercise and brain health as we age. It also provides four recommendations, together with practical tips to help individuals put the recommendations into practice. The experts reached consensus on five points: physical activity has a positive impact on brain health; people can change their behaviour to become more physically active at any age; based on randomised controlled trials, people who participate in purposeful exercise show beneficial changes in brain structure and function; based on epidemiological evidence, people who lead a physically active lifestyle have lower risk of cognitive decline; and that there is not yet sufficient scientific evidence that physical activity can reduce risk of brain diseases that cause dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Alcohol misuse and cognitive impairment in older people
- Authors:
- WADD S., et al, ALCOHOL RESEARCH UK. Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team
- Publisher:
- Alcohol Research UK
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 62
- Place of publication:
- London
Between 50-80% of individuals with chronic alcohol problems experience cognitive impairment, including memory problems, difficulties concentrating and difficulties explaining things to others. Older people are particularly sensitive to the toxic effects of alcohol on the brain and are at high risk of having a stroke or developing dementia, both of which are common causes of cognitive impairment. It is important that people who have alcohol problems and cognitive impairment are identified so that alcohol treatment can be adapted to meet their needs and they can receive other support from health and social services where necessary. This report describes the methods and presents findings on three research strands: indentifying cognitive impairment in people with alcohol problems; identifying alcohol problems in people with cognitive impairment; and adapting alcohol screening and treatment for people with cognitive impairment. The study methods comprised: a questionnaire sent to professionals in older people’ substance misuse services; interviews with 10 older people attending these services for an alcohol problem; a questionnaire sent to professionals in memory assessment services; two focus groups with practitioners from memory assessment services; and interviews with 10 people who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and who attend these services. One literature review identified which alcohol screening tools are most appropriate for those with cognitive impairment, and which screening tools for cognitive impairment are most suitable for use in substance misuse services. Another literature review was on how to work with people with cognitive impairment. Appendices detail the screening tools and surveys used. This study shows a significant amount of undiagnosed cognitive impairment in older people with alcohol problems and that this can cause distress, family conflict and disability. The older people with alcohol problems who took part wanted to know if they had cognitive impairment. The study demonstrated that screening for alcohol misuse in memory assessment services is important, but that most of these services are not using alcohol screening tools. This makes it difficult for practitioners to know when drinking is problematic, and when to intervene if alcohol misuse has been identified. (Edited publisher abstract)
The transition from cognitive impairment to dementia: older people's experiences
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health Research
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 119p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The aim of this study was to understand the experiences, expectations and service needs of the person who is becoming the person with dementia, from the perspectives of the older person and their supporter or carer. Separate interviews were carried out with 27 people with memory problems as well as 26 key supporters and carers, regarding their perceptions of expectations, experiences and perceptions of the process of assessment and diagnosis. The interviews were transcribed and analysed to generate themes and codes. Few of the participants experienced the system of memory assessment as patient-centred. Instead, they felt that they were kept waiting for long periods of time without knowing what was going on, and sometimes experienced tests and assessments as distressing in settings that could be alarming. Five transitions in the experience of the participants were identified: ‘internalising dialogue’; ‘confirming positions’; ‘seeking expert advice’; ‘being tested’; and ‘seeking understanding’. The findings suggest that transition is not a linear process. Professionals would be better able to provide tailored support to individuals and their carers at this uncertain time if they are informed of the ‘journey’ from the insights of those who have undertaken it. Recommendations are providing relating to: national issues; issues for commissioners and practitioners; and research questions.
Memory loss, depression, 'confusion' and dementia
- Author:
- COUNSEL AND CARE
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Factsheet for older people and their carers. Information includes why they may experience memory loss, depression and confusion, different types of dementia, what can be done to help older people and carers cope with illness.