Frequency of care mediates the effect of older adults’ cognitive performance on the perceived strain of their informal caregivers in a middle-income country

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background and Objectives:As low and middle-income countries face a rapid increase in their older adult populations, the demand for informal caregiving is expected to rise. Understanding caregiving dynamics in these settings is crucial for...

Power, class, and gender in dementia care: Stories of carer precariousness from culturally and linguistically diverse female family carers in Australia

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dementia care provision is a global challenge. However, dynamics to provide care to a family member living with dementia in their home are far more complex. Evidence suggests that dementia care among culturally and linguistically diverse...

Co-designing a mealtime intervention integrating Spaced Retrieval and montessori-based activities for people with dementia living in nursing homes

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. IntroductionEating difficulties significantly impact the nutrition, health, and well-being of people with dementia worldwide. Training strategies, such as Spaced Retrieval and Montessori-based activities, have the potential to enhance the...

Creative support: Enhancing well-being in mild and moderate cognitive impairment through museum interventions

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. BackgroundThe global incidence of dementia is increasing, establishing it as a significant cause of disability and diminished quality of life. The World Health Organization underscores the necessity of enhancing the well-being of individuals...

The care experience of people with diagnosed or suspected dementia living in prison: A case study approach

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Complex health and social care needs of people living in prison with diagnosed or suspected dementia is a growing concern for prisons and prison healthcare staff. The literature is replete with recommendations to better understand the health...

Efficacy and impact of spousal support groups in enhancing the well-being of caring in early onset dementia: Lessons learned from the ACE Alzheimer center Barcelona

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, April 28, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background:The group intervention aimed at caregivers of persons with dementia is regarded as an effective tool for support and education. However, these groups do not specifically cater to caregivers of individuals with spouses affected by...