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Articles by Kate Irving
Understanding Risks in the Care of People With Dementia in Acute Hospital Settings: Definitions, Types and Management Strategies—A Scoping Review
1 Introduction Dementia is a syndrome characterised by a progressive decline in cognitive function caused by damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal ageing (Alzheimer's Association 2021). It encompasses impairments in memory, language, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity and judgement (WHO 2021).
Maladie d’Alzheimer et démence : comment préserver la dignité de ceux que les médicaments ne peuvent pas aider
En matière de maladie d’Alzheimer, les personnes que la démence effraie commencent à voir briller une lueur d’espoir, à mesure que des pistes pour mettre au point des médicaments capables d’agir sur cette affection se dessinent. Contrairement aux médicaments plus anciens, destinés à agir sur les symptômes sans modifier la maladie sous-jacente, ce type de traitement vise à ralentir le processus pathologique lui-même.
Maladie d’Alzheimer et démence : comment préserver la dignité de ceux que les médicaments ne peuvent pas aider
Bien que l’espoir de voir émerger des médicaments capables de ralentir la progression de la maladie d’Alzheimer commence à poindre timidement, la question de la prise en charge de la démence demeurera selon toute vraisemblance encore longtemps d’actualité. Comment préserver la dignité, l’identité et l’histoire d’une personne, lorsque sa parole s’estompe ?
Hope vs. Help
New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help Above photo: Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock By Kate Irving, Dublin City University Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s offer a meaningful glimpse of hope for many people who fear dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but dementia itself is an umbrella term for symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and changes in thinking.
New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help Original
Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s offer a meaningful glimpse of hope for many people who fear dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, but dementia itself is an umbrella term for symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and changes in thinking. Unlike older dementia drugs, which help with symptoms but do not change the underlying disease, disease-modifying treatments are designed to slow the disease process itself.
New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help
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Creating community through Walking the Talk for dementia
Abstract Objectives Creating community is not only therapeutic—it has been described as essential. This study explores a process of community-building among people with lived and professional experience in the dementia field, during Walking the Talk for Dementia (WTD), a week-long, immersive event on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Absence of community can lead to fragmented support for both people living with dementia and their care partners and for those working in the field.
The Keepsake Chronicles: stories in times of dementia Original
When someone speaks in a language we do not understand, we do not assume their words are meaningless. We assume we are the ones who cannot yet understand them. You might try gestures, sign language or the few words you recognise to grasp what they are saying. The assumption is always the same: meaning is there. The challenge is translation. Listening to people living with dementia can sometimes feel similar. Communication may become slower, fragmented or difficult to follow.
The scope and impact of Walking the Talk for Dementia 2024
1 INTRODUCTION Walking the Talk for Dementia (WTD) is a global initiative designed to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia, foster intergenerational and multicultural dialogue, and inspire a renewed sense of purpose among participants.
Almost 40% of People With Dementia Don't Seem to Know They Have It Original
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care professionals can do to improve spotting early signs of dementia. But what can you do if you think your partner has the condition? And how can you broach the topic with them? If you are worried about your partner having dementia, here are some useful things to know.
More than a third of people with dementia don't know they have it - what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition
By Kate Irving, Professor of Clinical Nursing, Dublin City University Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care professionals can do to improve spotting early signs of dementia. But what can you do if you think your partner has the condition? And how can you broach the topic with them? If you are worried… Read complete article © The Conversation -
More than a third of people don't know they have dementia – what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care professionals can do to improve spotting early signs of dementia. But what can you do if you think your partner has the condition? And how can you broach the topic with them? If you are worried about your partner having dementia, here are some useful things to know.
More than a third of people with dementia don't know they have it - what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition
LightField Studios/Shutterstock Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care professionals can do to improve spotting early signs of dementia. But what can you do if you think your partner has the condition? And how can you broach the topic with them? If you are worried about your partner having dementia, here are some useful things to know.
More than a third of people with dementia don't know they have it - what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition
Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care professionals can do to improve spotting early signs of dementia. But what can you do if you think your partner has the condition? And how can you broach the topic with them? If you are worried about your partner having dementia, here are some useful things to know.
Spotting the Signs: What to Do If You Suspect Your Partner Has Dementia
LightField Studios/Shutterstock Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care professionals can do to improve spotting early signs of dementia. But what can you do if you think your partner has the condition? And how can you broach the topic with them? If you are worried about your partner having dementia, here are some useful things to know.
Is therapeutic lying contradictory to person-centred care? Toward understanding the connection
Lying is a common tactic employed by people caring for people with dementia. A study by James et al. (Citation2006) revealed that 96% of residential care staff lie to residents with dementia. This form of communication is increasingly referred to as ‘therapeutic lying’. Given the ubiquitous nature of the practice and the ethical conflict it presents with professional codes of practice that stress trustworthiness and fidelity, its justification hasn’t been explored commensurate with its use.
The recognition, assessment and perceptions of total pain in people with profound intellectual disabilities: A mixed methods systematic review
Pain intensity Ten of the 16 studies included in this review contributed to the data of this theme. Another challenge to the relief of pain for the person with profound intellectual disabilities is the challenge of understanding and assessing the intensity of the pain an individual is experiencing.
Is therapeutic lying contradictory to person-centred care? Toward understanding the connection
Methods Rodgers’ evolutionary concept analysis (Rodgers, Citation1989 (1989). Concepts, analysis and the development of nursing knowledge: The evolutionary cycle. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 14(4), 330–335. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1989.tb03420.x [Crossref], [PubMed], [Web of Science ®], [Google Scholar]; Rodgers & Knafl, Citation2000, & (2000). Concept development in nursing: Foundations, techniques, and applications. (2nd ed.). Saunders. An imprint of Elsevier.
Raising rare voices to rethink clinical research
In every UK classroom there could be at least one, or maybe even two. The average double decker bus would carry five. And if 90,000 people were watching a match at Wembley Stadium, statistically, over 5,000 may have something unique in common. I’m not deliberately writing in riddles or trying to baffle with long division; my intention is to contextualise rare disease.
Promoting modifiable risk factors for dementia: is there a role for general practice?
The prevalence of dementia is increasing worldwide, with a predicted rise from 35.6 million in 2010 to 115.4 million in 2050.1 The economic cost of medical, social, and informal care was estimated at £391 billion in 2010 (€533 billion; US$604 billion), exceeding the economies of many countries.1 The lack of treatment options also increases fear and uncertainty for individuals and their families, leading the English Department of Health to say that ‘Among the over-55s, dementia is feared more...
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