198 The Next Steps: The Development of Dementia Post-diagnostic Psychoeducational Support Guidance

ConclusionDyadic interventions (and psychoeducational programmes in particular) have the potential to benefit both people with dementia and their care partners by decreasing depression and anxiety, increasing knowledge and coping skills and helping improve cognitive function. (Moon and Betts Adams, 2012) The practical guidance document developed from this review provides HSCPs with useful advice and information to facilitate the setting up and running of post-diagnostic psychoeducational support programmes.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research