UTI risk factors in older people living with dementia: A conceptual framework and a scoping review

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, April 24, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background and Aims: UTIs greatly impact hospitalization rates for people living with dementia. This study aims to craft a framework through a scoping review, assessing UTI symptoms, risk factors, and non-pharmacological prevention strategies...

Post-diagnostic care pathways in dementia: Experiences and needs of family carers and considerations for interventions

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, April 24, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. ObjectivesSocial and behavioural symptoms, prevalent across dementia syndromes, contribute to increased carer challenges and stress. However, post-diagnostic support for these symptoms remains limited. The Carers Way Ahead, initially...

“We will tell everyone!” Capturing the impact of public and patient involvement in music therapy and dementia research through songwriting

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. This paper describes and presents findings from a doctoral research project where songwriting was used as an approach to capture the impact of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. This paper is situated in the context of a larger...

Dementia in the minds of characters and readers – A transdisciplinary study of fictional language

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. The concept of personhood in dementia has maintained its status as the definitive approach to dementia care. Personhood works at both practical and philosophical levels to maintain the humanity of people with dementia. The project described...

Navigating memory problems and mild cognitive impairment in later life: A qualitative secondary data analysis

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, April 17, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Many people experience memory concerns as they get older, which can produce uncertainty and confusion. Some seek help for memory concerns and receive diagnoses of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Subjective Cognitive Decline, while most do not....

Impact of adult day service on long-term care placement: A scoping review

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Cognitive decline and dementia account for the highest number of cognitive disabilities, functional limitations, chronic healthcare conditions, and long-term care needs among older adults aged 65 and older in the US. The optimization of...