Dementia in the spotlight: evidence and experience

Dementia is the focus of a blog series running throughout July onEvidently Cochrane .  Many of us are caring for a family member with dementia, know someone with dementia, or may be looking ahead to our own futures, perhaps wondering what we could do to avoid or delay developing dementia ourselves. There are also many working in health and social care, and numerous third sector orga nisations, looking after and supporting people with dementia; and researchers working to change the future of dementia. There can’t be very many of us not touched by dementia in some way. Take a look at these Evidently Cochrane blog  posts featuring Cochrane Review evidence: Dementia in the spotlight: Evidence and Experience. An introduction  to the blog series.I have dementia and I take part in research. Here ’s why. Patient with young onset dementia writes about taking part in dementia research, being valued, and opportunities to change the future. Rivastigmine reviewed: doubts about dementia drug. Care home nurse reflects on Cochrane evidence on rivastigmine and the use of this drug in practice. You can also follow along on Twitter with the hashtag#dementiaspotlightThursday, July 6, 2017
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