The experience of long-term care staff caring for people with dementia in low- and middle-income Countries (LMICs): A qualitative evidence synthesis

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background:The demand for long-term residential care for people with dementia is, especially for those in the moderate to severe stages, increasing. However, dementia care services within long-term care (LTC) settings remain underdeveloped in...

Understanding the essential components and effectiveness of pre-assessment counselling (PAC) in providing a timely diagnosis according to NHS clinicians

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, May 26, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. This qualitative study explores the significance of Pre-Assessment Counselling (PAC) in supporting timely diagnoses for people with dementia from the perspectives of clinicians. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to analyse in-depth...

Dementia caregiving in Chinese communities in high-income countries: Exploring unmet needs and experiences through a qualitative meta-synthesis

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dementia presents significant global challenges, with care partners (family caregivers)—often family members—playing a central role in providing care and support, particularly in high-income countries. However, caregiving experiences are...

Impact of memory clinics on carers of people living with dementia: An integrative review

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. People living with dementia and their carers require ongoing support in the community. Memory clinics can provide a range of supports including education, respite and symptom management. While these clinics improve consumer outcomes, their...

Ethical issues associated with assistive technologies for persons living with dementia and their caregivers – An overview of reviews

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Assistive technologies hold significant potential to enhance the quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers by addressing key concerns related to safety, independence, and social inclusion. Although ethical issues...

Agitation in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease: An assessment of behaviors using the cohen-mansfield agitation inventory in community-dwellers and impact on caregiver experience

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAgitation is a common neuropsychiatric symptom of Alzheimer’s disease; however, limited information exists on how measurable changes in agitated behaviors relate to overall caregiver experience. We sought to describe agitated...