...Rhonda Riachi; Sally Markwell Purpose This paper aims to highlight the results and emerging themes from a study concerning the effect of communication techniques that were tailored to each client in relation to the extent of their dementia. Dementia was viewed by the care workers primarily...

...Julian Ashton; Clare F. Aldus; Peter Richmond; Helen Allen Purpose This paper aims to assess the current state, and various methods, of public and patient involvement, particularly but not exclusively in research on ageing and dementia. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were carried out...

... 15 05 2020 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Communication Care Dementia Person-centred care Care transitions Personal information documents Being known and recognised as an individual matters crucially to each...

...Steve Iliffe; Jill Manthorpe Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the potential of public health perspectives to “come to the aid” of dementia research and practice. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on research and policy papers. Findings This paper outlines some...

...Eleanor Longden; Philip Davis; Janine Carroll; Josie Billington; Peter Kinderman Purpose – Although there is a growing evidence base for the value of psychosocial and arts-based strategies for enhancing well-being amongst adults living with dementia, relatively little attention has been paid...

...Daniela Lillekroken; Solveig Hauge; Åshild Slettebø Purpose – Nurses employed in nursing homes have a unique insight into the lives of people with dementia (PwD) and into the factors that may support and possibly enhance their sense of coherence (SOC). It is currently not known precisely which...

... dissemination of methods and findings will improve knowledge about cognitive and functional decline in current and future older populations. Social implications – Better understanding of brain ageing and the dementia syndrome will improve investment decisions for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention...

...Louise Ritchie; Pauline Banks; Michael Danson; Debbie Tolson; Fiona Borrowman Purpose – Recent changes affecting state pension age, and earlier diagnosis, will result in more people with dementia in employment. The purpose of this paper is to establish the nature of support that would enable...

...Angelique Mavrodaris; Ian Philp Purpose One in 14 people over 65 years suffer from dementia in the UK. Over 25 per cent are receiving antipsychotics, which cause increases in mortality and cerebrovascular events. The need for a reduction and the use of alternative supportive strategies has been...