Recognizing Structural and Social Determinants of Health in the Diagnosis and Care of Dementia

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, November 24, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Structural and social determinants of health are environmental conditions that affect individuals’ health and functioning across the life course. These determinants are salient factors at the apex of individual psychology, community...

Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Flexibility are Key Influences in Enabling Staff to Uphold Human Rights Values for People Living With Dementia in Care Homes

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background:People with dementia experience discrimination and treatment that contravenes their human rights in health and social care settings. Human Rights law is complex, and real-world application can be confusing. Researchers used the...

The Importance of a Relationship-Centred Approach to Deprescribing for People with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Polypharmacy (taking five or more regular medications) is common in people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and is associated with poor outcomes such as decline in cognitive and physical functioning, falls and hospital...

“You Have to Be There”: Emotional Labor, Cultural Ethics, and the Realities of Black Families of people with Dementia in Canada During COVID-19

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. The prevalence of dementia among Black families of African descent in Canada is projected to rise by 507%, according toThe Many Faces of Dementia in Canadareport. Despite this forecast, there remains a significant empirical gap regarding the...

“A Million Miles From How They Used to be”: Understanding Conversations From the Perspective of People with Dementia, Family, and Professionals

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dementia causes conversational difficulties for the person and those close to them due to the ubiquity of language and cognitive problems. Little is known about the experience of conversations from the perspective of people with dementia and...

Cultural and Linguistic Adaptation of the iSupport for Dementia Program: Perspectives From Vietnamese Carers in Australia

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. The World Health Organization’s iSupport for Dementia program provides an online platform for carer education, yet its suitability for culturally and linguistically diverse communities remains under explored. This study evaluated the cultural...