Research published in the Jama Ophthalmology journal has suggested that up to one in five cases of dementia in older people might be avoided if problems with eyesight are prevented or treated. Vision loss was highlighted as a modifiable risk factor in the recently updated Lancet Commission study on risk factors https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/the-lancet-risk-factors-for-dementia, suggesting 2% of…
National Records of Scotland has published a new report on dementia deaths in 2023. The latest figures show there were: You can view the report and associated data here: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/deaths/dementia-and-alzheimers-deaths
A new documentary ‘Fragile Memory’ has been made by filmmaker Ihor Ivanko as a tribute to his grandfather, prolific Ukrainian cinematographer Leonid Burlaka, who is now in his 80’s and living with Alzheimer’s. The documentary unravels previously unseen and undeveloped films made by Leonid during his career, and sees Ihor working against time to bring…
Marie Curie has published their ‘Better End of Life Report 2024’ that’s subtitled: ‘Time to Care: findings from a nationally representative survey of experiences at the end of life in England and Wales’. It’s been compiled by King’s College London’s Cicely Saunders Institute, Hull York Medical School at University of Hull, and the University of…
Carers UK has launched a new campaign entitled ‘This Counts as Care’ to help those who don’t currently identify as an unpaid carer to see themselves in this way. Carers UK say: “There are currently 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK caring for an ill, elderly or disabled relative or friend long-term, with 4.7%…
Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England has published its report. The report looks at the current performance of the NHS across England and the challenges facing the healthcare system. Dementia is included in Chapter 3 ‘Quality of Care in the NHS’ – See pages 48-49. The report can be read…
Person Centred Software’s Oomph! On-Demand Wellbeing & Activities Platform has created a free Dementia Friendly Activity Pack. The pack is aimed at Care Homes and can be downloaded here: https://personcentredsoftware.com/resources/dementia-friendly-activity-pack
The Alzheimer’s Society has published new data for World Alzheimer’s Month showing how people with diagnosed and undiagnosed dementia are using NHS hospitals. The data comes from research undertaken by CF (Carnall Farrar Ltd) using the records of 26,000 people with dementia dating back seven years. Key findings include: You can read more here: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/2024-09-16/living-with-undiagnosed-dementia-three-times-more-likely-visit-ae
Dementia Carers Count has launched their 2024 Dementia Carers Survey. They would like to hear from anyone caring for someone with dementia to understand the different challenges individuals are facing. All responses will shape the support Dementia Carers Count provides to family dementia carers, and the survey findings will also inform the charity’s campaigning work. …
This year’s World Alzheimer Report has been published by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), entitled: ‘Global changes in attitudes to dementia’. The report documents the results of ADI’s 2024 survey, analysed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) who looked at the 40,000+ responses ADI received from people living with dementia, carers, health…