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What Keeps Person-Centered Dementia Care Out of Nursing Homes? A New Meta-Synthesis Maps 49 Obstacles and Aids
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (704+ words) A qualitative meta-synthesis of 21 studies in BMC Nursing identifies 30 barriers and 19 facilitators to implementing person-centered dementia care in long-term care facilities, mapped onto the updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research....
Nursing home dementia residents' care linked to majority presence, UC Irvine-led study finds
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (290+ words) Irvine, Calif., June 6, 2023 — The quality of care for nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is best when they are in the majority, but most facilities also accommodate a heterogeneous population, where specialized staff training is limited, according…...
Inclusion improves life for people with dementia in assisted living
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (426+ words) "COVID-19 highlights the importance of meaningful engagement for everyone, especially for persons living with dementia," says Candace Kemp. "Doing things that are enjoyable and being engaged to the extent possible and desirable are significant for quality of life and quality…...
Involvement: Share your lived experience of dementia
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (422+ words) People with lived experience of dementia are at the heart of everything we do at Alzheimer’s Society. Involvement means sharing your knowledge, skills, and perspectives to help shape, plan, and influence our work. Here at the Alzheimer’s Society Involvement team,…...
Two atrial fibrillation ablation techniques equal on efficacy and safety
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (234+ words) Two established techniques for correcting the root cause of the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation show similar effects and safety outcomes, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 65th Annual Scientific Session. The results revealed no significant difference…...
Hospitalization Patterns Among Older Patients With Cancer With and Without Dementia
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (974+ words) Dementia was more prevalent in older patients with some cancer types, and comorbid dementia in this population was associated with unplanned or unnecessary hospitalization. Objective: Cancer and dementia are prevalent chronic conditions among older adults. Despite the complexities involved in…...
For the sandwich generation: Finding help caring for a parent with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
1+ day, 26+ min ago (199+ words) The Conway Daily Sun (BPT) - Key takeaways: - Members of the sandwich generation are often challenged with the cost and concerns of caring for two generations at the same time. - Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's can bring stress,…...
Conestoga College - Conestoga-developed resources support family caregivers of people living with dementia
1+ day, 21+ min ago (262+ words) Conestoga's Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation has launched free online resources designed to provide practical, accessible education for family and friend caregivers supporting people living with dementia. Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Care Partners Education…...
What Makes Dementia Family Caregivers Feel Empowered? New Study Maps the Components
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (601+ words) A qualitative Korean study identifies seven components of family empowerment for caregivers of older adults with dementia, spanning cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational dimensions....
Rockford caregiver encourages others to take time for themselves
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