JDCteam A study published in the BMJ has again highlighted the dangers of prescribing antipsychotics to people with dementia. This latest study shows that antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with elevated risks of a wide range of serious adverse outcomes including stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia and acute kidney … Read more
Ahead of the next General Election, Carers UK has published their manifesto for unpaid carers, calling on the next government to commit to a funded, cross-government 10-year National Carers Strategy. Carers UK has made a range of recommendations for politicians and policy-makers, and has also drafted an open letter to the future Prime Minister which … Read more
A book has been launched that features 26 research projects that have been led by groups of people with dementia. ‘People with dementia at the heart of research – Co-producing research through the Dementia Enquirers model’ is authored by Rachael Litherland from Innovations in Dementia and Philly Hare, who before her retirement worked for Innovations … Read more
Join Dementia Research has added to its library of resources by publishing an easy read version of their information on taking part in dementia research. You can view and download the easy read leaflet here: http://news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Take-part-in-Dementia-research-Easy-read-SCREEN-1.pdf Browse all of the Join Dementia Research resources here: https://news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join-dementia-research-materials/
The Scottish Government has announced up to £9.2m of funding over three years to augment the Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) programme, which aims to promote choice and control for people who access social care services and their families/carers. The funding will enable 33 third-sector organisations in Scotland to provide independent advice, advocacy, information and support … Read more
A study involving more than 7,000 Norwegians in 305 occupations has shown that people with a history of cognitively stimulating occupations during their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s have a lower risk of MCI and dementia when tested at age 70+, highlighting the importance of occupational cognitive stimulation during midlife for maintaining cognitive function as … Read more
A new interdisciplinary research-driven school at the University of West London (UWL) has opened its doors. The School of Medicine and Biosciences (SMB) is located in Ealing, a diverse area in West London with pockets of deprivation and affluence. UWL’s vision is to improve the health of local communities and reduce inequalities by developing and … Read more
Cognitive Books – who are part of the Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme – has launched its first book in a series of ‘looking back at…’ resources, with a debut publication all about The Beatles. Cognitive Books support people with dementia by helping them to overcome common barriers they face when reading, and can be enjoyed alone or … Read more
A study is looking for contributors who can help researchers understand current recruitment practices of ethnically diverse participants in ageing and dementia-related research, and the barriers and facilitators researchers experience that affect their inclusive recruitment practices. If you wish to take part, the survey is here: https://redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=PKRC3KYH9WFJXDCF
A new dementia care ‘village’ inspired by Hogeweyk in Holland has opened in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Norden House, run by Healthcare Management Trust (a registered charity), has a range of facilities where residents at similar stages of dementia live with up to seven other people in a household, each with its own kitchen, lounge, dining … Read more