Dementia

Have well informed discussions about dementia and its management.

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Support for dementia sufferers during Covid lockdown

A new information leaflet to support people living with dementia and their carers during the Covid-19 crisis is now available.

27 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Mind matters

Dementia is on the rise, but awareness of the disease remains low and pharmacy teams have a great chance to change this.

30 Jul 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Pain linked to dementia

Persistent pain is associated with more rapid memory decline and increased risk of dementia, according to a new analysis

27 Jul 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Mild cognitive impairment and dementia

This CPD module provides an overview of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

17 Apr 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Mild cognitive impairment and dementia

This module provides an update on the signs, symptoms and management of mild cognitive impairment and dementia

26 Mar 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Dementia incidence is dropping, study finds

Dementia incidence in people aged over 65 years has dropped by 20 per cent since the early 1990s

25 May 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Inequalities persist in dementia prescribing

A new study reveals that inequalities in anti-dementia drug (ADD) prescribing persist in England

18 Jan 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Living better for longer

At a cost of £26 billion a year, dementia is arguably the biggest health challenge this country faces.

16 Dec 2015 , 4 Min Article

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Inappropriate prescribing common in dementia

Potentially inappropriate prescribing seems to be common among people with dementia

22 Sep 2015 , 1 Min Article

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A friend indeed

This article looks at what pharmacy staff can do to offer that little bit more to help older people.

25 Jul 2015 , 4 Min Article

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Dementia: part one

The signs and symptoms, risk factors and progression of dementia.

26 Apr 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Dementia: part two

The diagnosis of dementia and background on the condition.

25 Apr 2015 , 900 Min Module

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Dementia: part three

The different approaches to managing dementia, including medication and complementary and alternative treatments.

24 Apr 2015 , 900 Min Module