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Dementia
The experiences of grandchildren who provide care for a grandparent with dementia: A systematic…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Much of the research exploring the experiences of family caregivers of people with dementia has focussed on spouses and adult children. It is hypothesised that other family members at different life stages and with…
“My quiet times”: Themes of sleep health among people caring for a family member with dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. This research explores and represents the sleep of people caring for a family member with cognitive impairment or dementia. A thematic analysis was applied to the open-ended comments from 526 carers from a postal…
Taking part in the community occupational therapy in dementia UK intervention from the perspective…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. AimCommunity Occupational Therapy in Dementia (COTiD-UK) is a manualised intervention delivered to the person with dementia and their identified family carer primarily in their own home. The focus is on enabling…
Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being and virtual care for people living…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated public health measures that have impacted the provision of care for people living with dementia and their families. Additionally, the isolation that results from social…
Relational counselling as a psychosocial intervention for dementia: Qualitative evidence from people…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Counselling and other psychotherapeutic interventions can be offered to people with dementia and their caregivers, to treat specific conditions or symptoms (e.g. affective disorders such as depression).…
Facilitating recruitment for dementia research: Insights from an international panel (innovative…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Dementia research is critical to improve dementia care; however, participation in this research remains limited, and recruitment is challenging. During an international panel at the 2018 Alzheimer Disease…
What is the present role for general practitioners in dementia care? Experiences of general…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. BackgroundGovernments are being challenged to integrate at least part of dementia care into primary care. However, little is known about the current role of general practitioners (GPs) regarding dementia care,…
The interplay between leisure, friendship, and dementia
Dementia, Ahead of Print. The ways in which friends behave can greatly influence the experience of living with dementia. For example, previous research has highlighted the negative implications that dwindling friendships have on one’s…
Everyday experiences of people living with dementia and their carers relating to oral health and…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Little is known about how community-dwelling people with dementia, as well as their carers, look after their oral health and use dental care. This exploratory study aimed to explore the beliefs, experiences and…
A review of policy and provision of emotional support for people living with early-stage dementia in…
Dementia, Ahead of Print. Public policy in Ireland recognises that people living with early-stage dementia are likely to require considerable emotional support following diagnosis; anxiety and depression are very common within this…