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The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia

by Web team (LB) | May 31, 2022 | Care, Dementia, Digital, Economics, Long term conditions

A series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.

Palliative and End of Life care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during COVID-19

by Web team (LB) | Mar 29, 2022 | Care, COVID-19, End-of-life, Inequality, Past projects

Understanding the priorities of people from African and Caribbean descent at end-of-life, and barriers to good end of life and bereavement care.

The impact of Care Act easements under the Coronavirus Act 2020

by Web team (LB) | Mar 29, 2022 | Care, Dementia, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

During the COVID-19 pandemic, carers over the age of 70 with spouses or partners living with dementia and residing at home have faced several challenges.

A comparison over two decades of disability-free life expectancy at age 65 years for those with long term conditions in England: Analysis of the two longitudinal Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies.

by Web Team (CJ) | Mar 1, 2022 | Disability, Long term conditions, Publications

Estimating disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) trends for older people with a broad number of health conditions.

Factors associated with unmet need

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Care, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

One and a half million people aged 65 and over in the UK are estimated to have an unmet need for support that enables them to live independently in the community.

The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia – Digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Dementia, Digital, Falls, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

To inform the previously planned national Dementia Strategy and NHSX development, the PRU was asked to undertake a series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.