being and becoming in the world
This Scottish report “Adding Life to Years” is now rather old. It once asked about ageism: This week the UK National Screening Committee has expressed significant concerns about screening tests for … Continue reading “Two-thirds of diagnoses would be given to healthy people”
At the recent leaders Debate, David Cameron commented specifically on the progress made in increasing dementia diagnosis rates in NHS England: I have long had concerns about the ethics of … Continue reading The Politics of Dementia
I am very grateful to the Scottish Government for replying to me on behalf of Jamie Hepburn, MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health. Below you will find … Continue reading Freedom to speak up [a letter from the Scottish Government]
A few years back I was a member of the Policy Group for Alzheimer Scotland. I resigned as I was concerned about some of the approaches being taken at a … Continue reading When forgetfulness becomes pathological
This week’s BMJ provides a useful overview of the issue of screening for dementia. I have always argued that a push for “early” diagnosis, using what are in effect screening … Continue reading Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking
This report has just been published in the BMJ: It has attracted this response from a “free spirit” and “old man”: The article begins: “GPs have again raised the question … Continue reading Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking, committee says
This is a letter from the Scottish Government sent to all NHS Scotland Health Boards. It dates from 23rd March 2012:
I enjoy listening to radio 4. It has become a most enjoyable habit as I get older: going to bed and listening to the world presented in full variety. A … Continue reading Suppose I Lose It