Longitudinal studies have repeatedly shown an increase in cognitive decline many years before clinical diagnosis of dementia. This decline is cited to accelerate closer to the time of diagnosis. Reported estimates of the timing of the trajectory change point (ie, the acceleration of decline) vary significantly between studies depending on the population and measure of cognition used.
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It follows research by the Dementia Centre at the University of Stirling which revealed that changing white plates for blue ones meant that people living with dementia could see the food they were eating stand out – including chicken, mashed potatoes, porridge, white bread and other typically pale-coloured favourite foods – and as a result, the average intake rose by half a pound a day.
A large number of patients are failing to receive followup care they are entitled to after a dementia diagnosis, according to the charity Age UK.
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For all healthcare professionals involved or considering research in dementia, this groundbreaking book is a must-read. Its content is timely, and addresses inclusion and innovation.
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Alcohol-use disorders are a major risk factor for all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia, a study shows.
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Hilary Shepherd on the impact of person-centred care on quality of life, agitation, and antipsychotic use in people with dementia living in nursing homes.
Apathy is a symptom shared among many neurological and psychiatric disorders. However, the underlying neurocircuitry remains incompletely understood. Apathy is one of the core features of behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), a neurodegenerative disease presenting with heterogeneous combinations of socioaffective symptoms and executive dysfunction. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is based on diagnostic clinical criteria, which were updated over the years. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
To assess the connection between amyloid pathology and white matter (WM) macrostructural and microstructural damage in demented patients compared with controls.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Open access. There is growing evidence for the role of systemic inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative diseases; however the systemic inflammatory profile in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) has never before been investigated. This study aimed to characterise systemic inflammatory mediators in established DLB and AD, as well as in their prodromal, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) phases.
To investigate whether oral administration of a standardised frankincense extract (SFE) is safe and reduces disease activity in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Editorial commentary. The more reliably identifiable prodromal phase of dementia with Lewy bodies than Alzheimer’s disease provides a critical opportunity for intervention. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
In 2012–2013, the English National Health Service mandated hospitals to conduct systematic case-finding of people with dementia among older people with unplanned admissions. The method was not defined. The aim of this study was to understand current approaches to dementia case-finding in acute hospitals in England and explore the views of healthcare professionals on perceived benefits and challenges.
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The current study evaluates in primary care a multidomain risk-reduction intervention targeting adults with high risk of developing dementia.
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Telehealth applications can appropriately be used to diagnose dementia. However, most of the studies included only small sample sizes and did not test the applications explicitly in rural or remote populations. Therefore, studies taking these limitations into account are needed. On top, only two RCTs are included in this review indicating that more high quality studies in this field are needed. You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please be clear which article you are requesting.
This book provides assessment tools, guidance and protocols in a way that is easy to understand. Non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions are explained, with the authors clearly stating that non-pharmacological interventions should be the first option.
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Increasing the amount of social interaction for people with dementia living in care homes to just one hour a week improves quality of life when combined with personalised care.