Alzheimer’s Society and certainty
In a recent post I asked ten questions of Alzheimer Scotland. I was worried that they were in a bit of a muddle. So far Alzheimer Scotland has not answered … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Society and certainty
Tag: timely diagnosis
Alzheimer Scotland: in a “muddle”?
My previous post was about the latest Alzheimer Scotland “campaign”: Let’s talk about dementia which was launched this month: I sent my post to Alzheimer Scotland and to a number … Continue reading Alzheimer Scotland: in a “muddle”?
When forgetfulness becomes pathological
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
Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking
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
Evidence to back dementia screening is still lacking, committee says
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
‘Early diagnosis is everywhere’
This post is about ageing and memory. This is naturally a complex subject and any attempt to simplify it can only be misguided. I have thus decided in this post … Continue reading ‘Early diagnosis is everywhere’
Scotland’s approach to Dementia Diagnosis
On the 30th October I received this most helpful reply from Alex Neil, MSP, Cabinet Minister for Health and Wellbeing for the Scottish Government. The full letter is as follows … Continue reading Scotland’s approach to Dementia Diagnosis
I was concerned about our most elderly
Why I resigned from NHS Forth Valley. I resigned from work on the 6th June 2014. Some folk have been wondering why. Below I offer briefly the background to my … Continue reading I was concerned about our most elderly