Identifying, Diagnosing and Managing Dementia
|
|
- Vernon Higgins
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Identifying, Diagnosing and Managing Dementia A Pilot Study to Build Capacity Among Tasmanian General Practice Registrars Dr Amanda Lo
2 Objectives To articulate the evaluation findings of a program pilot conducted with GPTT registrars in dementia education To give a brief overview of the concepts that form the backbone of the dementia workshop
3 Background Why Talk about Dementia? 2011: 266,574 people with dementia 2050: projected 942,624 people with dementia Around one million people care for a relative or friend with dementia Up to 80% of patients with early stages of dementia are not being diagnosed in primary care GPs have a key role in the diagnosis and management of dementia
4 Method Workshop Development Partnership between GPTT, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre (WDREC) and Dementia Training Study Centre (DTSC) 2 x 0.5 day aged care/dementia workshop developed Material sourced from DTSC and WDREC Train the trainer of GPTT medical educators through DTSC and WDREC Run in November 2013 at GPTT
5 Method Dementia Workshop Objectives To raise awareness of dementia in the GP community To assist GP participants to: Better diagnose and manage dementia Modify risk factors that may impact on progression of dementia Better understand behavioural and psychological changes in patients with dementia Be aware of the carer burden Be aware of referral agencies to support both individuals and the carers Recognise that dementia is both a social and medical condition
6 Method Dementia Workshop Structure Part 1 half day Part 1 Recognising Dementia in General Practice Part 2 Diagnosing Dementia in General Practice Part 3 Managing Dementia in General Practice Part 2 half day Palliative Care Geriatrician, aged care nurse Aged Care Cases (polypharmacy, BPSD, Parkinsons) Consultant pharmacist, GPTT ME
7 Criteria for Diagnosis of Alzheimer s and Vascular Dementia Inclusion Criteria: Gradual onset of poor memory Worsening of memory problem Failure of function Cortical dysfunction dysphasia, agnosia, dyspraxia (for vascular dementia, add neuro sign or CT evidence of stroke) Exclusion criteria: Delirium, other organic cause, psychiatric illness
8 Stages of Care for People with Dementia The first stage: Still at home Dignity through independence GOC maintain independence and enjoyment The second stage: Now needing 24 hour care Dignity through safety GOC To keep safe and maximise any quality The third stage: No more quality Dignity through emphasis on comfort GOC To provide comfort and dignity
9 Dementia Trajectory
10 5 Domains that Dementia Involves 1. Cognition Memory, registration, judgement, language, empathy 2. Function ADLs basic/instrumental 3. Psychiatric conditions Depression, delusions, hallucinations, anxiety, BPSD 4. Behaviour Disinhibition, wandering, calling out, BPSD, delirium 5. Physical deficits Mobility, planning, praxis, continence, swallowing and motility
11 5 Domains in Alzheimer s
12 Method Evaluation Survey completion prior to and after the workshop: Dementia Knowledge and Assessment Tool Version 2 Ageing Care in General Practice: GP Attitudes and Confidence Survey Participants were asked to evaluate the program content and delivery
13 Results Dementia Knowledge
14 Results Attitudes Towards Dementia
15 Results Attitudes Towards Dementia
16 Results Participant Evaluation of Workshop
17 Discussion Successful collaborative approach Refinement of the program Subsequent stages of the project will continue to address the barriers faced by GPs in the diagnosis and management of dementia
18 What Next? Train the trainer Supervisor and ME workshops Wicking research team will facilitate evaluation at all sessions No cost for training Program champion
19 Questions?
Supporting people with dementia to live well in London care homes
Supporting people with dementia to live well in London care homes London Dementia Clinical Network Date Dr Daniel Harwood; Clinical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist SLAM (Lewisham Care Home Intervention
More informationNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE SCOPE. Dementia: the management of dementia, including the use of antipsychotic medication in older people
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE 1 Guideline title SCOPE Dementia: the management of dementia, including the use of antipsychotic medication in older people 1.1 Short title Dementia 2 Background
More informationPSYCHOTROPIC SOLUTIONS
PSYCHOTROPIC SOLUTIONS A proactive approach to antipsychotic medication management A Quality Use of Medicines initiative by Choice Aged Care Copyright 2018 Key Senate Committee Recommendations: All RACF
More informationDementia Friendly Practices in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Dementia Friendly Practices in Kent, Surrey and Sussex Caroline Jessel Lead for Clinical Transformation and Outcomes NHS England South (South East) Context Dementia Scorecard: crosswalks and metrics Preventing
More informationTriage in Aged Persons Mental Health. Aged Psychiatry Service Caulfield Hospital Alfred Health
Triage in Aged Persons Mental Health David McMillan Clinical Nurse Consultant Denise Lee RPN (Triage) Aged Psychiatry Service Caulfield Hospital Alfred Health OLDER PEOPLE CORE BUSINESS People >70yo (13%
More informationTriage in Aged Persons Mental Health. David McMillan Clinical Nurse Consultant Caulfield Hospital Alfred Health
Triage in Aged Persons Mental Health David McMillan Clinical Nurse Consultant Caulfield Hospital Alfred Health OLDER PEOPLE CORE BUSINESS People >70yo (13% of Victorian population) use >46% of bed days
More informationDementia care - working together to support complex needs
Dementia care - working together to support complex needs Rachel Thompson Professional & Practice Development Lead for Admiral Nursing February 2015 Dementia - everyone s business 850,000 people in the
More informationEffects of Dementia First Aid training on knowledge and attitude of family carers of people with Dementia: findings of a feasibility study
Effects of Dementia First Aid training on knowledge and attitude of family carers of people with Dementia: findings of a feasibility study Dr Arun Jha FRCPsych Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist Hertfordshire,
More informationDementia & Palliative Care
Dementia & Palliative Care Aspiration, Myth or Reality? A Clinicians Perspective... Lesley Jones Advanced Practitioner Dementia Care Dementia Dementia is a chronic progressive mental disorder that adversely
More informationDementia Training Session for Carers. By Dr Rahul Tomar Consultant Psychiatrist
Dementia Training Session for Carers By Dr Rahul Tomar Consultant Psychiatrist Dementia in the UK: Facts & Figures National Dementia strategy launched in 2009 800,000 people living with dementia (2012)
More informationDeidre Pye MClinPsych Senior Behaviour Consultant Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (Qld)
Deidre Pye MClinPsych Senior Behaviour Consultant Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (Qld) Not about reinventing the wheel Processes May feel uncomfortable or challenged by different ideas
More informationClinical Diagnosis. Step 1: Dementia or not? Diagnostic criteria for dementia (DSM-IV)
Step 1: Dementia or not? Diagnostic criteria for dementia (DSM-IV) A. The development of multiple cognitive deficits manifested by both 1 and 2 1 1. Memory impairment 2. One (or more) of the following
More informationCentre for Research on Ageing [influencing policy improving practice enhancing quality of life]
Centre for Research on Ageing [influencing policy improving practice enhancing quality of life] Associate Professor Barbara Horner (PhD) Director, Centre for Research on Ageing, Faculty of Health Sciences.
More informationDr Belinda McCall Consultant Geriatrician
Dr Belinda McCall Consultant Geriatrician Overview Background to our service Project Initial service provision Further developments Benefits of a geriatrician Questions Background National Dementia Strategy
More informationASSOCIATION ALZHEIMER MAURITIUS WIN EVENT 26 TH SEPTEMBER 2013 DEMENTIA A JOURNEY OF CARING DR AMEENAH SOREFAN
ASSOCIATION ALZHEIMER MAURITIUS WIN EVENT 26 TH SEPTEMBER 2013 DEMENTIA A JOURNEY OF CARING DR AMEENAH SOREFAN ALZHEIMER MONTH 21 September International Day for Alzheimer s Disease Launch of World Report
More informationDementia Information Kit for HACC Workers
Dementia Information Kit for HACC Workers This presentation has been compiled as part of the Loddon Mallee region Dementia Management Strategy project in 2002 and revised in 2008 to assist HACC workers
More informationSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Excellence in dementia care across general hospital and community settings. Competency framework
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Excellence in dementia care across general hospital and community settings. Competency framework 2013-2018 Written and compiled by Helen Robinson-Clinical Educator
More informationNational Dementia Vision for Wales Dementia Supportive Communities
National Dementia Vision for Wales Dementia Supportive Communities Crown Copyright 2011 WAG11-11223 F641 Introduction In Wales, we are justifiably proud of the communities we have built, just as we are
More informationDr Georgina Train Consultant Psychiatrist EMDASS service and Continuing Care.
Dr Georgina Train Consultant Psychiatrist EMDASS service and Continuing Care. Consultant Psychiatrist of both General adult and Old Age Psychiatry. Work with Memory Service and a Continuing Care ward.
More informationDEMENTIA. Best Practice Guidance for Ambulance Services
DEMENTIA Best Practice Guidance for Ambulance Services Based on original work from SCAS, used with permission. Version: 4 May 2017 Introduction The purpose of this document is to summarise best practice
More informationPROJECTION: Worlds dementia population is expected to triple by 2050
DEMENTIA C L I S K C O N S U LTA N T P H Y S I C I A N I N A C U T E M E D I C I N E A N D G E R I AT R I C M E D I C I N E, B A R N E T H O S P I TA L, R O YA L F R E E N H S F O U N D AT I O N T R U
More informationImproving the care of people with dementia in acute general hospital wards
Improving the care of people with dementia in acute general hospital wards Prof Rowan H. Harwood Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust & University of Nottingham rowan.harwood@nuh.nhs.uk This presentation
More informationKerri-Anne Dooley: Project Manager Julie Cheney: Project Officer
Kerri-Anne Dooley: Project Manager Julie Cheney: Project Officer The Long Goodbye an overview DoHA funding via the Local Palliative Care Grants round 5 12 months, extended to 18 months A consortium partnership
More information9/11/2012. Clare I. Hays, MD, CMD
Clare I. Hays, MD, CMD Review regulatory background for current CMS emphasis on antipsychotics Understand the risks and (limited) benefits of antipsychotic medications Review non-pharmacologic management
More informationWhat is dementia? Symptoms of dementia. Memory problems
What is dementia? What is dementia? What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. The brain is made up of nerve cells (neurones) that communicate
More informationDementia Care in the Acute Care Setting
Dementia Care in the Acute Care Setting Promoting a Person-centred Approach Pam Nichols Education Officer, Acute Care Project Alzheimer s Australia WA Ltd Aim Acute Care Sector Project Improve the experience
More informationEvaluations. Alzheimer s Disease A Public Health Response. Viewer Call-In. July 19, Guest Speakers. Thanks to our Sponsors:
Alzheimer s Disease A Public Health Response July 19, 2007 1 2 Guest Speakers Thanks to our Sponsors: Earl A. Zimmerman, M.D. Bender Endowed Chair of Neurology and Director of the Alzheimer s Center at
More informationPSYCHOTROPIC SOLUTIONS
PSYCHOTROPIC SOLUTIONS A proactive approach to antipsychotic medication management A Quality Use of Medicines initiative by Choice Aged Care Copyright 2018 Hello everyone. Today we will be discussing the
More informationWhat is dementia? What is dementia?
What is dementia? What is dementia? What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. There are over 200 subtypes of dementia, but the five most
More informationDementia Diagnosis Guidelines Primary Care
Dementia Diagnosis Guidelines Primary Care Dementia Diagnosis Primary Care Guidelines Introduction Dementia is a long term condition, which primarily affects people over the age of 65 (late on-set dementia)
More informationAGED SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT TOOLS. Anna Ciotta Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Peninsula Mental Health Services
AGED SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT TOOLS Anna Ciotta Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Peninsula Mental Health Services Issues in assessing the Elderly Association between biological, psychological, social and cultural
More informationWhat is dementia? What is dementia?
What is dementia? What is dementia? What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. It has been identified that there are over 200 subtypes of
More informationCourageous Conversations: Engaging CALD communities to dispel the stigma about dementia Claire Emmanuel Diversity Officer Alzheimer s Australia Vic
Courageous Conversations: Engaging CALD communities to dispel the stigma about dementia Claire Emmanuel Diversity Officer Alzheimer s Australia Vic The Tiles of Life Alzheimer s Australia National Conference
More informationDementia: Reducing use of antipsychotics in patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) National & London Context
Dementia: Reducing use of antipsychotics in patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) National & London Context Lelly Oboh Consultant Pharmacist, Care of older people and
More informationDiagnosis and assessment
PBO 930022142 NPO 049-191 Diagnosis and assessment If you are close to someone who is feeling confused, agitated or forgetful, you may like to suggest that the person see their general practitioner (GP).
More informationWorking Together to Support Dementia: The STEMS Model
CAROLINE ELLIS MEMORY ASSESSMENT NURSE QUEENS NURSE. Working Together to Support Dementia: The STEMS Model Summary of the Memory Assessment Care Pathway. Screening Further Investigation Diagnostic Post
More informationEnd of Life Care in Dementia. Sue Atkins Dignity in Care/Dementia/Learning Disabilities Clinical Nurse Specialist
End of Life Care in Dementia Sue Atkins Dignity in Care/Dementia/Learning Disabilities Clinical Nurse Specialist Objectives Understanding the decline in people with dementia To recognise when patients
More informationMental Health Collaborative. Dementia Summary of Activity. April 2010
Mental Health Collaborative Dementia Summary of Activity April 2010 The following extracts provide either one example of a Board s dementia improvement activity or a brief summary of a Board s current
More informationCognitive disorders. Dr S. Mashaphu Department of Psychiatry
Cognitive disorders Dr S. Mashaphu Department of Psychiatry Delirium Syndrome characterised by: Disturbance of consciousness Impaired attention Change in cognition Develops over hours-days Fluctuates during
More informationYoung onset dementia service Doncaster
Young onset dementia service Doncaster RDaSH Older People s Mental Health Services Introduction The following procedures and protocols will govern the operational working and function of the Doncaster
More informationCAMPAIGN BRIEF: WHY DO WE NEED ACTION ON DEMENTIA?
CAMPAIGN BRIEF: WHY DO WE NEED ACTION ON DEMENTIA? Changes in Government Policy The Government has terminated the Dementia Initiative and risks squandering 6 years of investment. The Dementia Initiative
More informationN.C. Nurse Aide I Curriculum MODULE T. Dementia and Alzheimer s Disease. DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July
N.C. Nurse Aide I Curriculum MODULE T Dementia and Alzheimer s Disease DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 1 Objectives Define the terms dementia, Alzheimer s s disease, and delirium. Describe
More informationA rehearsal for Life
A rehearsal for Life Providing dissertation students with access to clinical cases to support teaching and learning in cognitive neuropsychology Nicky Edelstyn Julie Whitney 1 A rehearsal for Life Brief
More informationItem No: 6. Meeting Date: Tuesday 12 th December Glasgow City Integration Joint Board Performance Scrutiny Committee
Item No: 6 Meeting Date: Tuesday 12 th December 2017 Glasgow City Integration Joint Board Performance Scrutiny Committee Report By: Susanne Millar, Chief Officer, Strategy & Operations / Chief Social Work
More informationStop Delirium! A complex intervention for delirium in care homes for older people
Stop Delirium! A complex intervention for delirium in care homes for older people Final report Summary September 2009 1 Contents Abstract...3 Lay Summary...4 1. Background...6 2. Objectives...6 3. Methods...7
More informationMeasuring health-related quality of life in persons with dementia DOMS results & recommendations
Measuring health-related quality of life in persons with dementia DOMS results & recommendations Madeleine King, Siggi Zapart, Jan Sansoni, Nick Marosszeky On behalf of the Dementia Outcomes Measurement
More informationUnderstand How to Support Individuals During the Last Days of Life
This unit has 5 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 1. Understand common features of support during the last days of life 2. Understand the impact of the last days of life on the individual
More informationThis information explains the advice about supporting people with dementia and their carers that is set out in NICE SCIE clinical guideline 42.
Supporting people with dementia and their carers Information for the public Published: 1 November 2006 nice.org.uk About this information NICEclinicalguidelinesadvisetheNHSoncaringforpeoplewithspe cificconditionsordiseasesandthetreatmentstheyshouldreceive.
More information2010 National Audit of Dementia (Care in General Hospitals) Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Royal College of Psychiatrists 2010 National Audit of Dementia (Care in General Hospitals) Organisational checklist results and commentary for: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust The 2010 national
More informationSummary of funded Dementia Research Projects
Summary of funded Dementia Research Projects Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme: HS&DR 11/2000/05 The detection and management of pain in patients with dementia in acute care settings:
More informationDo shared care wards work?
Do shared care wards work? Prof Rowan H. Harwood Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust & University of Nottingham rowan.harwood@nuh.nhs.uk This presentation is on independent research funded by the
More informationBEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN DEMENTIA
BEHAVIOURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN DEMENTIA Unmet needs What might be your behavioural response to this experience? Content Definition What are BPSD? Prevalence How common are they? Aetiological
More informationWhat is. frontotemporal. address? dementia?
What is frontotemporal address? dementia? Contents 03 What is frontotemporal dementia? 04 Symptoms 05 Diagnosis 06 Treatments Information in this booklet is for anyone who wants to know more about frontotemporal
More informationMental Health Nursing: Organic Disorders. By Mary B. Knutson, RN, MS, FCP
Mental Health Nursing: Organic Disorders By Mary B. Knutson, RN, MS, FCP A Definition of Cognition Mental process characterized by knowing, thinking, learning, and judging Cognitive disorders include delirium
More informationSupporting Good Practice in Technology-Enabled Health & Social Care. A Partnership Approach
Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Clinical Academic Group (CAG) Supporting Good Practice in Technology-Enabled Health & Social Care A Partnership Approach Barbara Dunk OT Consultant Assistive
More informationPromoting Excellence: A framework for all health and social services staff working with people with Dementia, their families and carers
Promoting Excellence: A framework for all health and social services staff working with people with Dementia, their families and carers Mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework () Background and
More informationClinical Procedures. Step Two: Counseling & Referral
3 Collaborative Models of Mental Health Care for Older Iowans Clinical Procedures Step Two: Counseling & Referral Collaborative Models of Mental Health Care for Older Iowans 29 Overview Many health providers
More informationSession outline. Introduction to dementia Assessment of dementia Management of dementia Follow-up Review
Dementia 1 Session outline Introduction to dementia Assessment of dementia Management of dementia Follow-up Review 2 Activity 1: Person s story Present a person s story of what it feels like to live with
More informationApproved Care Model for Project 3gi: Integration of Palliative Care into the PCMH Model
1 Approved Care Model for Project 3gi: Integration of Palliative Care into the PCMH Model OneCity Health Webinar January 13, 2016 Overview of presentation 2 Approach to care model development Project overview
More informationAntipsychotic Medication in Dementia; The good, the bad and the ugly! Anthony Bainbridge Deputy Director of Nursing Sheffield Health and Social Care
Antipsychotic Medication in Dementia; The good, the bad and the ugly! Anthony Bainbridge Deputy Director of Nursing Sheffield Health and Social Care Different types of antipsychotic medication Antipsychotic
More informationYoung Onset Dementia (YOD) Worcestershire Consultation and Review Event 23 rd March 2017
Young Onset Dementia (YOD) Worcestershire Consultation and Review Event 23 rd March 2017 Plan for the afternoon: - Young Onset Dementia in Worcestershire Where are we now? (Jo Scarle YOD Development Officer
More informationAssessment and early identification
The Right Care: creating dementia friendly hospitals Assessment and early identification Good practice for better care 1 Assessment and early identification Section 1 Self assessment statements from National
More informationFOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
AGED CASP 1a - APMHS REFERRAL ACASP 1a AGED PERSONS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE REFERRAL FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES Surname:. Rapid UR:. Given names:... D.O.B.:. Sex: Address: Phone:.. Medicare Number:. Date
More informationSTOP, LOOK AND LISTEN: Supporting people with dementia and their families at the end of life
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN: Supporting people with dementia and their families at the end of life #DementiaEoLC Today 10.00 - Chair s welcome: Anita Hayes 10.10 - Setting the scene: Anita Hayes and Dr Jackie
More information2010 National Audit of Dementia (Care in General Hospitals)
Royal College of Psychiatrists 2010 National Audit of Dementia (Care in General Hospitals) Organisational checklist results and commentary for: Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust The 2010
More informationCEPP National Audit Antipsychotics in Dementia
CEPP National Audit Antipsychotics in Dementia December 2018 This document has been prepared by a multiprofessional collaborative group, with support from the All Wales Prescribing Advisory Group (AWPAG)
More informationAppendix K: Evidence review flow charts
K.1 Dementia diagnosis K.1.1 Dementia diagnosis What are the most effective methods of primary assessment to decide whether a person with suspected dementia should be referred to a dementia service? What
More informationOrganization: Sheppard Pratt Health System Solution Title: Lean Methodology: Appropriate Antipsychotic Use on an Inpatient Dementia Unit
Organization: Sheppard Pratt Health System Solution Title: Lean Methodology: Appropriate Antipsychotic Use on an Inpatient Dementia Unit Problem: For dementia patients, antipsychotic medications are prescribed
More informationNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Your guide to understanding Delirium. Issued by Department of Medicine
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Your guide to understanding Delirium Issued by Department of Medicine Purpose of this leaflet This leaflet is for patients and carers and aims to give you information
More informationMOVEMBER FUNDED MEN S HEALTH INFORMATION RESOURCES EVALUATION BRIEF. 1 P age
MOVEMBER FUNDED MEN S HEALTH INFORMATION RESOURCES EVALUATION BRIEF 1 P age Contents 1. Purpose... 3 2. Background... 3 3. beyondblue, the national depression and anxiety initiative... 4 4. Movember funded
More informationLouise Briggs AHP Therapy Consultant November 2014
Louise Briggs AHP Therapy Consultant November 2014 Provide an overview of the cognitive and motor problems commonly experienced in people with dementia Discuss the evidence on the relationship between
More informationAddressing Difficult Behaviors in Dementia
Addressing Difficult Behaviors in Dementia GEORGE SCHOEPHOERSTER, MD GERIATRICIAN GENEVIVE/CENTRACARE CLINIC Objectives By the end of the session, you will be able to: 1) Explain the role of pain management
More informationWhat is Occupational Therapy? Introduction to Occupational Therapy. World Federation of Occupational Therapists 2012
World Federation of Occupational Therapists 2012 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Suki HUI Occupational Therapist I Statement on Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a client-centred health
More informationPalliative Approach to the Person with Advanced Dementia
Mid North Coast Rural Palliative Care Project Link Nurse Education 2004 Palliative Approach to the Person with Advanced Dementia Anne Sneesby CNC - ACAT To care for the dying is a very human opportunity
More informationReshaping Care Pathways for Older People. Anne Hendry National Clinical Lead for Quality
Reshaping Care Pathways for Older People Anne Hendry National Clinical Lead for Quality Reshaping Care for Older People 10 Year Programme to 2021 300 million Change Fund to 2015 32 Partnerships between
More informationDRAFT. Consultees are asked to consider and comment on the CEPP National Audit: Antipsychotics in Dementia document.
Enclosure No: Agenda item No: Author: Contact: xx/xxxxx/xxxx0918 xx CEPP National Audit: Antipsychotics in Dementia All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre Tel: 02920 71 6900 awttc@wales.nhs.uk 1.0
More information8. OLDER PEOPLE Falls
8. OLDER PEOPLE 8.2.1 Falls Falls and the fear of falling can seriously impact on the quality of life of older people. In addition to physical injury, they can lead to social isolation, reductions in mobility
More informationQuality of Acute Care for Older Persons with Dementia
Quality of Acute Care for Older Persons with Dementia A Hospital-Based Pilot Study Chien-Liang Liu Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan 2013/04/20 Outline Background
More informationCurrent Treatments for Dementia and Future Prospects. James Warner St Charles Hospital, London
Current Treatments for Dementia and Future Prospects James Warner St Charles Hospital, London Dementia Cognitive Non-cognitive (BPSD) Memory orientation language other cognitive abilities praxis planning
More informationDementia UK & Admiral Nurses
Dementia UK & Admiral Nurses Susan Drayton Admiral Nurse www.dementiauk.org 356 Holloway road. London N7 6PA 020 7697 4174 info@dementiauk.org @DementiaUK www.dementiauk.org 356 Holloway Road. London N7
More informationNational Dementia Policy in England Responding to the Prime Ministers Challenge
National Dementia Policy in England Responding to the Prime Ministers Challenge Kevin Mullins Head of Mental Health February 24 th 2016 www.england.nhs.uk National Performance: Dementia The ambition in
More informationQUESTIONNAIRE: Finland
QUESTIONNAIRE: Finland To put the assessment and management of behavioural disorders into a broader context of social and health policy and services in Finland, some background information is presented.
More informationWicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, University of Tasmania, 2017
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, University of Tasmania, 2017 Westbury, J., Gee, P., Ling, T., Bindoff, I., Brown, D., Franks, K., Hoyle, D., Peterson, G. (2017). Reducing the Use of Sedative
More informationUnderstanding late stage dementia Understanding dementia
Understanding late stage dementia About this factsheet This factsheet is for relatives of people diagnosed with dementia. It provides information about what to expect as dementia progresses to late stage.
More informationEmpowering young people to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination. Wendy Halliday, See Me
Empowering young people to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination Wendy Halliday, See Me About See Me Scotland s programme to end MH stigma and discrimination Changing Minds, Changing Policy
More informationDeveloping an Autism Strategy
1 Developing an Autism Strategy Content of Presentation Brief background to TRFS Development of our strategy The work of the strategy o For people with autism & their families o For our staff o For external
More informationWorkshop cases answers
Workshop cases answers BPSD Workshop: case histories Case 1: Mrs DM Scenario This is an 83 year old lady diagnosed with multi infarct dementia in 2008. Lives with husband and the couple are supported by
More informationOPMH LIASION TEAM BASINGSTOKE & WINCHESTER
OPMH LIASION TEAM BASINGSTOKE & WINCHESTER Initial Challenges Resources Information from referrers Diagnosis: delirium or dementia Training all clinical staff about behavioural management Appropriate use
More informationEarly Intervention the Key to Geriatric Assessment: Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams
Early Intervention the Key to Geriatric Assessment: Geriatric Assessment Outreach Teams Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario Outpatient Clinics Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit Community Referrals
More informationDementia Strategy
Dementia Strategy 2017-20 Dementia Strategy 2017-2020 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2 2. Background 2 3. Strategic aims 3 4. Objectives and measuring outcomes 4 5. Monitoring and assurance of the dementia strategy
More informationJohn s Campaign. Inside this issue. Issue 6 July 2016
Issue 6 July 2016 John s Campaign John s Campaign is continuing to gather momentum in Northern Ireland. As noted in previous editions of the newsletter, John s Campaign emphasises the right of a carer
More informationHospital at Home. Frailty and Hospital at Home. 17 th March Pam Livingstone and Gwyneth Thom
Hospital at Home Frailty and Hospital at Home 17 th March 2016 Pam Livingstone and Gwyneth Thom National Definition of Hospital at Home December 2013 An episode of specialist care delivered at home as
More informationLocal Improvement Scheme (LIS) 2016/17 Local Service for Dementia Care in East Lancashire GP Practices
Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) 2016/17 Local Service for Dementia Care in East Lancashire GP Practices CONTENT Page number 1. Introduction 2 2. 5 key elements of the Dementia LIS 3 Practice Awareness Practice
More informationDementia: How to explain the diagnosis to patients and relatives
GPHot Topics (April 2017): Dementia: How to explain the diagnosis to patients and relatives mohammad somauroo Consultant Physician with specialist interest in Community Geriatrics Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen
More informationManaging Challenging Behaviour in Dementia Care
Quality Improvement project: Managing Challenging Behaviour in Dementia Care 9 th February 2017 Dr Mareike Suesse, Clinical Psychologist Dr Deirdre Bonner, Consultant Psychiatrist K&C Older Adults Community
More informationFocusing on the User : translating the RACGP curriculum into the real world. A/Prof Lyn Clearihan Dr Heather McGarry Dr Melanie So Li Cheng
Focusing on the User : translating the RACGP curriculum into the real world A/Prof Lyn Clearihan Dr Heather McGarry Dr Melanie So Li Cheng Purpose of this session Recap why we did it Overview of how we
More informationMeeting the Palliative Care Needs of the Frail Elderly
Meeting the Palliative Care Needs of the Frail Elderly 5 Days in Palliative Care 2016 Dr. A. T. Kerigan Associate Clinical Professor Department of Medicine, Mc Master University 1. What is frailty? 2.
More informationPalliative care in long-term conditions Scottish Palliative Care Pharmacists Association
Palliative care in long-term conditions 2011 2012 Scottish Palliative Care Pharmacists Association Aims & Objectives To explore symptoms, general management principles and appropriate palliative treatment
More informationDementia Care Pathway
Document level: West Locality Code: CC41 Issue number: 1 Dementia Care Pathway Lead executive Authors details Type of document Target audience Document purpose Medical Director Dr Anushta Sivananthan Dr
More informationSubstance Misuse in Older People
Substance Misuse in Older People Dr Tony Rao Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, SLAM NHS Foundation Trust Visiting Researcher, Institute of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neuroscience Chair of Substance Misuse
More information