I was concerned that our most elderly were more at risk of mis-diagnosis of dementia – Page 2

By Hole Ousia August 1, 2017February 1, 2023

It is important to record the narrative of dementia policy in Scotland accurately

I recently wrote to the Minister for Mental Health with concerns about the way the Scottish Government has chosen to record the narrative of dementia policy in Scotland. I have … Continue reading It is important to record the narrative of dementia policy in Scotland accurately

By Hole Ousia July 24, 2017January 31, 2023

‘Dementia overload?’

Sunday 23rd July 2017. “Dementia overload“: how the Scotland on Sunday titled their front cover My view is that there is no shortage of “awareness” of dementia in Scotland! The Editor … Continue reading ‘Dementia overload?’

By Hole Ousia December 17, 2015January 24, 2023

Confusion is everywhere

This was published as a BMJ letter: Re: proposed dementia screening: http://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f511 It seems that there is an awful lot of confusion about. It also seems to be the prevailing … Continue reading Confusion is everywhere

By Hole Ousia April 30, 2015January 20, 2023

“A critical friend”: awareness campaigns

I have just read: It begins: [we] As a doctor who openly asks questions I see great value in being a “critical friend”: The Alzheimer Scotland Strategic Review outlines significant … Continue reading “A critical friend”: awareness campaigns