by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Primary progressive aphasia describes a group of language-led dementias that affects an individual’s ability to speak, comprehend, read and write. While post-stroke aphasia has been the subject of extensive research, particularly in the...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, July 5, 2025 | Dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background:The number of people in Canada living with dementia is predicted to rise to 912,000 by 2030. Traditional treatments for dementia have been unsuccessful in eliminating negative responsive behaviours (wandering, agitation,...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, July 4, 2025 | Dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. A key principle of best practice dementia care is providing access to support for making, communicating and participating in decisions affecting a person’s life, whether for day-to-day activities or more complex decisions. Implementing a...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, July 3, 2025 | Dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Incontinence is a common consequence of dementia. Incidence is more likely at night, having repercussions for sleep quality and the exacerbation of waking symptoms of dementia as well as negative carer affect. However, the person-centred...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, July 3, 2025 | Dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. The literature on pain management for people with dementia in nursing homes places significant emphasis on the limitations dementia imposes on their ability to describe and express their pain. Little is known about how healthcare personnel...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, June 30, 2025 | Dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dementia affects approximately 55 million people globally, with modifiable risk factors contributing significantly to its prevalence. While global studies have explored these factors, no research has applied the Lancet Commission’s framework...
