Today the www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk service launched in Northern Ireland.

A new analysis has estimated that for every child born this year, one in three can be expected to develop dementia during their lifetime. The finding is revealed on World Alzheimer’s Day, a date that sees people around the globe raise awareness of dementia, and the statistic goes a long way to demonstrate the scale

Better end of life care is observed in nursing homes where palliative care knowledge is greater among senior staff, according to US research.

A team of researchers from Lancaster University are setting up a new research study which will be collecting data from care homes in England over the next 12 months. The ‘PACE’ study will explore whether or not care home residents have better outcomes when formal palliative care structures are in place.

‘Join dementia research’ is a national service that offers you the chance to register your interest in taking part in dementia research, find suitable studies in your area, and let researchers know that you might be interested in taking part in their research.

Involving careome owners, manager, staff, residents and family memembers is essential in the deisgn of high quality, deliverable care home research.

We are delighted that the final report for the Probiotics for Antibiotic Associated Diarrhoea (PAAD) Study has now been published. ENRICH has provided support to tehe study, and we are now pleased to be able to share the findings of the study with members, and any other interested organisations.

The results of a stroke research study were announced last week coinciding with World Stroke Day. A large international clinical trial largely delivered by Clinical Research Network: stroke, has shed new light on the effectiveness of current hospital protocols for managing blood pressure in stroke patients.

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. The main symptom of scabies is intense itching that’s worse at night. It also causes a skin rash on areas where the mites have burrowed. A particularly unpleasant condition, which can further discomfort and cause agitation for those with dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Society and Healthcare Management Trust are hosting an afternoon conference bringing together researchers and practitioners interested in dementia research, to discuss latest research developments and encourage networking. We still have a few places available at the conference, which is free to attend to anyone with an interest in caring for people with dementia in care homes.