Jul 13, 2018 by Lakshini Mendis
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking to host another ENRICH forum in the near future... and they need your help!
Jul 09, 2018 by Lakshini Mendis
The Dementia Friendly Awards was launched by Alzheimer's Society in 2013. The awards celebrate and showcase the achievements of those across the UK who are leading the way on creating dementia-friendly communities and improving the lives of everybody affected by dementia. Nominations are now open for the fifth Dementia Friendly Awards.
Jun 21, 2018 by Lakshini Mendis
All people with dementia should be provided with information on research studies they could participate in, according to new guidelines on best practice released by NICE.
May 29, 2018 by Lakshini Mendis
Buprenorphine transdermal system is increasingly prescribed for people with advanced dementia. However, little is known about the potential adverse effects, such as nausea, sedation, or confusion, in people living with moderate to severe dementia and depressive symptoms in care homes.
This gap was addressed by the DEP.PAIN.DEM trial, which was funded by the Research Council of Norway and conducted by the Centre for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine, University of Bergen.
May 22, 2018 by Lakshini Mendis
Did you know that we are in the middle of Dementia Action Week 2018 (21-27 May 2018)? Take steps to stand united with people living with dementia this week.
May 16, 2018 by Lakshini Mendis
It is estimated that over half of older people living in care homes have some form of sight loss. Research shows that people with sight loss are at greater risk of social isolation and loneliness than their sighted peers. Admission to residential care has also been found to be correlated with isolation and loneliness in older people. However, evidence to support delivery of good practice in preventing, recognising, and addressing isolation and loneliness for people with sight loss in care homes is limited.