Category: Dementia

Virtual Reality and Dementia Care In England

Emerging Evidence and Future Directions

Sheppy B. British Journal of Healthcare Management 2025;31(10):1-4.
(Dementia represents one of the most significant public health challenges in England, affecting around 982000 individuals, with this figure predicted to reach 1.4 million by 2040 (Alzheimer’s Research UK, 2025). This article explores the emerging evidence base supporting virtual reality applications for people with dementia in England. It draws on research, theoretical models and policy developments, offering insights into how virtual reality could be integrated into dementia care pathways.)

Article link: Virtual reality and dementia care in England: emerging evidence and future directions | British Journal of Healthcare Management
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Dementia Bulletin

January 2026

The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2026/01/19-january-2026/

In this issue:

  • Alzheimer’s finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say
  • Suicidal Behavior in Alzheimer’s Disease: Preliminary Study
  • Increased Dementia Risk in Higher-Functioning Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights from 21,648 Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • A new psychosocial goal-setting and manualised support intervention for independence in dementia (NIDUS-Family): longer-term outcomes of a randomised controlled trial
  • Plus much more
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Dementia Bulletin

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In this issue:

  • Study finds 10% of over-70s in UK could have Alzheimer’s-like changes in brain
  • Teaming up with British Deaf Association to support Deaf people affected by dementia
  • 6 Symptoms of Depression That May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
  • Your Driving Habits Could Predict Cognitive Decline

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Dementia

December Bulletin

The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service is available to view: https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2025/12/10-december-2025/

In this issue:

  • Physical Activity Over the Adult Life Course and Risk of Dementia in the Framingham Heart Study
  • Crossing the brain’s protective barrier – the next generation of dementia treatments
  • UK charity records original music by people living with dementia
  • Brain-healthy gifts to bring home this Christmas
  • Plus much more

Dementia Bulletin

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In this issue:

  • Dementia risk for people who quit smoking in middle age ‘same as someone who never smoked’
  • Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people
  • Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia
  • Five benefits of getting a diagnosis for dementia – what are they?

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Dementia Bulletin

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In this issue:

  • Air pollution raises risk of dementia, say Cambridge scientists
  • AI performs as well as traditional methods at identifying Alzheimer’s risk genes
  • Starting conversations about dementia
  • Pain Reliever Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
  • Peer support groups for younger people launch in Sefton and Liverpool

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Listening to Lived Experiences of Dementia

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Society has captured the voices of people affected by dementia across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Lived Experiences of Dementia 2025 survey highlights the reality of life with dementia today, from the challenges of getting a timely diagnosis to the emotional and practical toll on families. The findings reveal a system under pressure where too many people still struggle to access the care and understanding they deserve.

By listening to lived experience, the report calls for greater awareness, stronger community support and more compassionate, joined up services.

You can read the full report here: Survey report: Lived experiences of dementia 2025 | Alzheimer’s Society

Dementia Bulletin

The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published.

In this issue:

  • Evaluating care pathways in Alzheimer’s disease: a qualitative interview study with GPs in England
  • Dementia-related volumetric assessments in neuroradiology reports: a natural language processing-based study
  • The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025
  • New Board Game Helps Children Understand Dementia
  • Young Onset Dementia Group, Liverpool

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Dementia Bulletin

The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2025/09/3-september-2025/

In this issue:

  • Effects of a person-centered music-based intervention in the rehabilitation of older adults with mild to moderate dementia
  • The iADRS as an integrated measure of cognition and function: Psychometric evidence from recent clinical trials in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease
  • Co‐pathology in Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body disease and its association with neuropsychiatric symptoms
  • Alzheimer’s Society launches bold new brand advertising campaign, ‘A Personal Appeal’
  • UK trial launches to transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis with simple blood test

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Dementia Bulletin

The latest dementia bulletin from Mersey Care Evidence and Library Service has now been published at https://www.evidentlybetter.org/dementia/2025/09/3-september-2025/

In this issue:

  • NHS supporting record numbers of people living with dementia
  • How AI is accelerating the race to understand dementia
  • Self-Reported Hearing Aid Use and Risk of Incident Dementia
  • World Alzheimer’s Report 2025 launch

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