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Dementia
Alistair Burns
National Clinical Director for Dementia
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Dementia “i” statements
• I was diagnosed in a timely way • I know what I can do to help myself and who else can help me • Those around me are well supported and are in good health • I get the treatment and support, which are best for my dementia,
and my life • I feel included as part of society • I understand so I make good decisions and provide for future
decision making • I am treated with dignity and respect • I am confident my end of life wishes will be respected. I can
expect a good death. • I know how to participate in research
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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Diagnosis of dementia
• On average, in England, 53% of people with dementia receive a diagnosis
• There is significant variation across the country
• NHS England have a national ambition that two thirds of people with dementia receive a diagnosis and post diagnostic support
Dementia: state of the nation report
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dementia-care-and-support
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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Early identification of dementia
Primary Care
• Innovation in detection of dementia in primary care
• NHS Health check
• Case finding in Primary Care for at risk groups
Memory Clinics
• National Network
• Four fold increase in activity in two years; half of people seen in early stages
• 75% of clinics asking about research
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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Managing symptoms - drug treatments for dementia
Anti Alzheimer drugs
Donepezil (Aricept) Galantamine (Reminyl) Rivastigmine (Exelon) Memantine (Ebixa)
Antidepressants Antipsychotics
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National Audit of antipsychotics in dementia 2012
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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Effective support for carers
• The quality of post diagnostic is key eg life story work
• Evaluation of dementia advisers published in 2013
• “The Dementia Guide” - over 100,000 copies distributed
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Dementia Diagnosis and post diagnostic support Sliding doors - Mr Smith aged 79
What can happen……. Becomes distressed and agitated one Saturday night Seen by on call GP and admitted to hospital Diagnosed with delirium secondary to UTI History of two years memory loss, wife not managing well Sedated on admission, discharged to care home
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Dementia Diagnosis and post diagnostic support Sliding doors - Mr Smith aged 79
What can happen……. Becomes distressed and agitated one Saturday night Seen by on call GP and admitted to hospital Diagnosed with delirium secondary to UTI History of two years memory loss, wife not managing well Sedated on admission, discharged to care home
What could happen……. Identified as having dementia two years ago Supported by a Dementia Advisor Wife notices he is “not himself” one Tuesday GP who knows him visits and prescribes antibiotic for a UTI Recovers – no need for hospital admission
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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Non drug alternatives to treatment - examples
For memory and cognition Cognitive stimulation
Reminiscence
For behaviours which challenge ABC assessment - antecedents, behaviours, consequences
Aromatherapy/massage
Bright light therapy
Recreational activity, tai chi
Simulated presence
Multi-sensory stimulation
Music therapy
Other therapies: eg doll therapy, pets
For carers Life story work
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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Treatment of medical conditions
General Hospitals
• 25% of people in hospital have dementia
• Dementia detection incentivised by Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN)
• Health Education England: 100,000 staff to have training
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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Information
www.dementiapartnerships.com
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D Diagnosis E Early identification
M Managing symptoms E Effective support for carers N Non drug treatments T Treatment of medical conditions I Information A At, and towards, end of life
Easy to remember
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At and towards end of life
Available at www.dyingmatters.org
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Dementia