“We have a behaviour support plan, let’s have a mental health support plan”: Perspectives of staff, residents and family carers on understanding, responding to and promoting the mental health of residents within long-term care

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

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Up to two thirds of people living in long-term care homes experience mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. In addition, over half of residents have cognitive impairment or dementia. However, the quality of mental health...

Cultural variability in dementia caregiver motivations: Unraveling unique and common drivers

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Introduction:In the Netherlands, approximately 800,000 individuals act as informal caregivers for people with dementia. Current policies prioritize care within the home setting, often relying on informal caregivers for support, assisted by...

Post-diagnostic support in Australia: Perspectives of people recently diagnosed with dementia and their carers

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, April 14, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Introduction:Timely post-diagnostic support is necessary to help people with dementia and those who provide care adapt to the diagnosis and optimise independence and quality of life. However, evidence from people with dementia and carers...

Barriers and facilitators to accessing and engaging with arts-based non-pharmacological interventions for people living with dementia: A systematic review

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Sunday, April 13, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background and AimsNon-pharmacological arts interventions are increasingly being recognised as effective and beneficial ways to support and improve cognition and general well-being for people with dementia. However, accessing and engaging...

Changing care practices and culture in a specialised unit for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, April 11, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. There are significant challenges in creating and maintaining positive care cultures for people with dementia. My Home Life is a UK initiative that provides staff with frameworks and tools to facilitate the development and implementation of...

Impact evaluation of a dementia-friendly community mural: Planting a seed for change

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, April 11, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Stigma against persons living with dementia negatively impacts their quality of life. One of the aims of dementia-friendly community initiatives is to reconstruct public perceptions of dementia through dementia awareness campaigns. In this...