PPT-Dementia

Alistair Burns D iagnosis of dementia On average in England 48 of people with dementia receive a diagnosis There is significant variation across the country NHS England have a . Diagnosis, Assessment, and Referral. Soo Borson MD. University of Washington. Department . of Psychiatry and Behavioral . Sciences, School of Medicine. Department of Psychosocial and Community Health, School of Nursing. Mary Ann Forciea MD. Clinical Professor of Medicine. Division of Geriatric Medicine. University of Pennsylvania Health System. Goals of this . workshop. Increased awareness of financial challenges during the course of a dementia illness. Steps towards dementia confidence. Know the facts. Examine our attitudes. Face our fears. Come together. Dementia Friends. A new Alzheimer’s Society initiative. Create Dementia . F. riendly . C. ommunities by recruiting 1 million Dementia Friends by March 2015. The providers’ perspective . UKHCA report . Written and presented by Jennifer Roberts . Introduction . The aim of the project has been to identify:. The challenges home care providers face . What is working well from the home care providers’ perspective and across all sectors of care. Presentation by Roger Hitchings. IMPORTANCE OF SUBJECT. Many people feel fear and anxiety about Dementia. Dementia is a reality. . 820,000 . dementia sufferers in . UK. .. . 550,000 caregivers. .. Affects many people through family or friends. Diverse Communities, . C. ollective Action. Alzheimer New Zealand/ADI Conference 2016. Steve . Iliffe. Emeritus Professor . of Primary Care . for . Older People. University College London. 3. rd. – 5. Edie Mayhew & John Quinn. Australia. Positive aspects of Travel. friendships. new experiences. support from others . no reason to stop doing the things you enjoy. stimulating life. . 32 years of travel . Presented by . Angela Exford, RN, RMC, CLNC, RACT-CT, CADDCT, CDP. What is Dementia . Is a non-specific syndrome in which affected areas of the brain function may be affected such as:. Memory. World Economic Forum, “Ageing and Cognition: Maintaining Economic Security in Later Life”. May 9-10, 2016. Sarah Lenz Lock. Senior Vice President for Policy, AARP. Executive Director, Global Council on Brain Health. Consumer Voice Conference. November 4, 2016. Objectives. Understanding the many forms of dementia. Communicating with residents with dementia. Advocating for alternative care practices to address common care issues for residents with dementia. Care and the Needs of Those Living . with Dementia”. April 27, 2015 ~ Long Term Care Discussion Group. DEMENTIA ACTION ALLIANCE. Karen Love, . karenlove4@verizon.net. - CCAL. Chris . Perna. , . ceo@edenalt.org. Sept 13, 2016. ___________. Presented by. Sally King, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, RYT 200. Depression today is the single most underdiagnosed and undertreated of all mental illnesses . . 1 in 4 Americans will experience an episode of clinical depression in their lifetime.. A Comprehensive Exploration of Certified Nursing Assistant Training. Background. Research indicates that there isn’t proper care given to those dementia patients living in long-term care facilitie. Consultant old age psychiatrist. DEMENTIAS. What is dementia. Demographics. Clinical features. Types of dementia. Pathology. Diagnosis. Treatment. What is dementia. Dementia is a clinical term describing a symptom complex characterised by a decline from previously maintained intellectual function .