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Support After Diagnosis

 

Dementia gateway what the research says: Support after diagnosis
Author:
Social Care Institute for Excellence (UK)
Description:
In this research summary, the UK’s Social Care Institute for Excellence provides an easy-to-read overview of the evidence base behind some of the key recommendations related to support after diagnosis. 
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Promoting excellence in supporting people through a diagnosis of dementia: Enhanced practice resource
Author:
NHS Scotland (UK)
Description:
his learning resource has been developed to help health and social services staff further develop their ability to support people with dementia and their families before, during and after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. The focus is on practical applications and reflective practice. Suggested responses and key learning points related to activities are provided. The resource can be used for individual learning or for group education. The four modules are: Introducing a personal outcomes-focused [goal-focused] approach; Before diagnosis; Receiving a diagnosis; and Living well with dementia. While there are references to some specific Scottish resources and policies most of the content is very relevant internationally. 
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Immediate post diagnosis support guidance 
Author:
London Strategic Clinical Networks, 2015 (UK)
Description:
A guide created for professionals to support people with dementia and their carers immediately following diagnosis. The guidance covers prognosis, mediations, assessing carers needs, signposting, post diagnosis support, information on services available and signposts to further information. This is a UK guide, and some information is UK specific however it provides a relevant brief overview. 
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Meeting the Informational, Educational, and Psychosocial Support Needs of Persons Living With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers
Author:
Carol J Whitlatch and  Silvia Orsulic-Jeras (US)
Description:
Makes recommendations for maintaining person- and family-centered care through the provision of targeted information, education, and support to individuals and their families.
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