New figures released by Dementia UK, based on findings in an article published by JDC, suggest that there may be a “hidden population” of 70,800 people with young onset dementia (YOD), representing a 69% increase since 2014. Previous estimates have put the number of people in the UK with YOD at 42,000. Dementia UK derived…
Health and social care secretary Therese Coffey has announced a package of measures intended to strengthen the NHS this winter and the next. Among the measures is a £500 million “Adult Social Care Discharge Fund” aimed at helping more people out of hospital into social care. Government figures indicate that there are 13,000 people occupying…
Former professional rugby players are 2.5 times more likely than average to experience neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, new research suggests. A study of 412 former rugby players, by Glasgow University, found that they were 2.67 times more likely to develop dementia, over 3 times more likely to develop Parkinson’s, and 15 times more likely to…
An Alzheimer’s drug being trialled by the Japanese pharmaceutical firm Eisai has shown promising results in slowing down patients’ decline in memory and thinking. The drug, called lecanemab, is currently undergoing a rigorous phase 3 trial and works by removing Alzheimer’s trademark amyloid protein from the brain. Results so far indicate that things like memory,…
We dare delighted to be hosting the 16th UK Dementia Congress at Aston University on 8th and 9th November. Registration is now open and all the information you need can be found HERE If you are a subscriber to JDC you will get 25% off your ticket price – emails have been sent to all…
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 12th National Dementia Care Awards 2022 Exceptional Contribution by Person Living with Dementia Sponsored by HC-One This is always a difficult category to judge, and this year was no exception: everyone living with dementia who contributes to the field of dementia care – in any way – is…
Tributes to the Queen: Residents of Royal Star & Garter care homes in Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe came together on video (see picture) and shared their reflections on the late monarch. Armed forces veterans and their partners paid tribute to the Queen, who became the charity’s patron in 1953, for her lifetime of service. …
Key features of effective dementia education for care staff are among the topics discussed in the World Alzheimer’s Report 2022, which comprises 119 essays across 24 chapters written by international experts. Based on research by Leeds Beckett University, which looked at dementia training in 10 provider organisations, the report considers how training can be designed,…
Almost two-thirds of people living with dementia do not have a personalised care plan showing how they want to receive care as their condition progresses. That is the finding of the World Alzheimer’s Report 2022, launched by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) on World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), which focuses on post-diagnostic support globally and shows…
Dancing again: When Phyllis Haine (centre), who lives at the Aldbury care home in Poole, said she wanted to do the foxtrot and the waltz, staff set out to make her wish come true. Companionship team leader Sue Miles (right) says Phyllis often shares happy memories of putting on sparkly dancing shoes and arranged for…