Gaps in the National Statement included: how capacity should be determined; what defines best interests; how assent and dissent by someone with dementia should be determined and respected; and whether or not people with dementia should be included in high-risk research. Researchers, ethics ...
Dementia is a national health priority in Australia, but significant gaps remain in our understanding of how best to involve PWD in research and how to address the issue in advance care planning. This paper summarises research into the questions of what are the ethical issues about involving ...
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We devalue duration in comparison with the peak and end of an experience, even if the peak and end are very brief compared to the total experience. Research has shown evidence for duration neglect when we recall both pleasant experiences (e.g. vacations) and unpleasant ones (medical procedures...
in part due to less predictable changes in function during the terminal phase of dementia, compared to other diseases [17]. People with dementia tend to gradually decline in function over time, with people often experiencing a prolonged period of low function [18]. This existing research has ty...
"I think this is a truly exciting time to be part of the movement disorders community in any capacity. There are a lot of eyes on the field of movement disorders, especially PD right now. That means it's a win for us because more research is being completed, providing numerous opportunit...
Large asset management firms, such as BlackRock and Vanguard, are another important type of investor that warrant further public health attention. Research has shown that a relatively small number of asset management firms now hold a large proportion of shares across the entire corporate food system...
Frailty is a complex condition that primary care providers (PCPs) are managing in increasing numbers, yet there is no clear guidance or training for frailty care. Objectives The present study examined eConsult questions PCPs asked specialists about patients with frailty, the specialists’ responses, ...
There are lots of trendy diets out there. But one that has stood the test of time (and has research-supported benefits to back it up) is the Mediterranean diet, a plan that emphasizes foods traditionally eaten in countries like Greece and Italy. But what is the Mediterranean diet, exac...
are being used to reduce the risks of wandering. In this article, we perform a review of gray and scholarly literature that examines the range and extent of high- and low-tech strategies used to manage wandering behavior in persons with dementia. We conclude that although effectiveness of 49 ...