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A suite of evaluation resources for Dementia Friendly Communities: Development and guidance for use
(2022-11-30)
Objectives: In the context of a growing number of dementia friendly communities (DFCs) globally, a need remains for robust evaluation, and for tools to capture relevant evidence. This paper reports the development of a ...
Understanding the financial impact of a diagnosis of young onset dementia on individuals and families in the United Kingdom : Results of an online survey
(2021-03-21)
Although literature on postdiagnostic support for people affected by young onset dementia acknowledges financial concerns, this topic has remained underresearched. The aim of this study was to explore the financial impact ...
Producing ‘Top Tips’ for care home staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in England: rapid reviews inform evidence-based practice but reveal major gaps
(2020-10-22)
This paper analyses learning from the first three months of the COVID-19 crisis in the UK. It takes the example of a project that responded to questions and concerns raised by front-line care staff by producing research-based ...
National Institute for Health Research Policy Research Programme Project Dementia Friendly Communities: The DEMCOM evaluation (PR-R15-0116- 21003)
(National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), 2020-10-13)
Final Report: National Institute for Health Research Policy Research Programme Project Dementia Friendly Communities: The DEMCOM evaluation (PR-R15-0116- 21003) As the number of people living with dementia is increasing ...
A survey of the experience of living with dementia in a dementia friendly community
(2020-10-08)
Dementia Friendly Communities (DFCs) are one way in which people living with dementia can be supported to be active, engaged and valued citizens. Quantitative evaluations of the experiences of those with dementia living ...
Living with young onset dementia: Reflections on recent developments, current discourse, and implications for policy and practice
(2020-05-05)
Recent research on young onset dementia (formal diagnosis at age <65) evidences emerging work around pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and the need to improve post-diagnostic support for this group. An increased awareness of young ...
Young onset dementia: Public involvement in co-designing community-based support
(2020-05-01)
Whilst the support requirements of people diagnosed with young onset dementia are well-documented, less is known about what needs to be in place to provide age-appropriate care. To understand priorities for service planning ...