Help Seeking for Personal Concerns About Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Hodgson, Lydia; Cutler, Stephen J.

doi:10.1177/0733464804270587

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“…Research has identified concerns about the personal threat of dementia in later life, 2 and of 'anticipatory dementia' among those attending for memory appraisal. 19,20 More recent research describes the views, experiences, and coping strategies of individuals with dementia following diagnosis. A range of reactions is reported, from positive responses through to depression, grief, and active denial.…”

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From forgetfulness to dementia: clinical and commissioning implications of diagnostic experiences

Manthorpe¹,

Samsi²,

Campbell³

et al. 2013

Br J Gen Pract

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From forgetfulness to dementia: clinical and commissioning implications of diagnostic experiences

Manthorpe¹,

Samsi²,

Campbell³

et al. 2013

Br J Gen Pract

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“…Corner [12] conducted 15 in-depth interviews on the healthy elderly and concluded that although some older people feared dementia, those who do not have it avoid talking and thinking about it. A further study by Hodgson [13] suggests help seeking behaviour, which was related directly to highest level of concern, did not increase with age. Finally a recent population-based study in Turkey demonstrates similar results in that dementia was not considered a concern and did not correlate with age or education [14] .…”

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Perceptions of Risk and Prevention of Dementia in the Healthy Elderly

Yeo¹,

Horan²,

Jones

et al. 2007

Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord

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Objectives: (1) To determine the attitudes and perceptions of the elderly with regard to dementia. (2) To correlate these beliefs with demographic variables of age, sex, intelligence scores and social class. Method: A postal questionnaire survey of a sample of 562 subjects of the Manchester University Age and Cognitive Performance longitudinal study group. Results: The response rate was 95%. Most responders (69%) did not worry about dementia, although they were more likely to think about it if they had a family member with dementia (p < 0.005). There is no link between social class, sex, intelligence scores and age with regard to worries and concerns of dementia. The majority of responders (82%) took action to maintain their health but demonstrated poor awareness of risks or protective factors for dementia. Conclusion: The elderly on the whole were not fearful of dementia or of acquiring it. There was poor awareness of risks or protective factors for dementia.

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“…Concerns about developing dementia are usually taken to informal rather than formal networks (Hodgson and Cutler, 2004) but increased knowledge about dementia symptoms increases intent to seek help (Werner, 2003).…”

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Translating dementia research into practice

Draper

Low

Withall

et al. 2009

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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There is a gap between the knowledge obtained in dementia research and the practical use of it. This review examines the concept of knowledge translation (KT) and the process of translating research into practice in the field of dementia. KT in dementia practice involves key players including researchers, educators, clinicians, policy-makers, the general public and consumers who act within a multidimensional network, disseminating findings widely to effect changes in community awareness, clinical practice and health policy. Challenges include the volume of dementia research; difficulties in determining who is responsible for KT; the problems of premature KT; the lack of resources to perform KT; the paucity of research about effective KT strategies; and the characteristics of the dementia care workforce. Key features of effective KT include a simple compelling message; use of interpersonal contact and roles; a practical framework with an emphasis on "know-how"; and the provision of resources and support. More effective dementia KT will require a commitment by key players to engage in the process, a better understanding of effective KT strategies, adequate resources, and judicious selection of appropriate evidence-based information.

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Help Seeking for Personal Concerns About Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Cited by 22 publications

References 51 publications

From forgetfulness to dementia: clinical and commissioning implications of diagnostic experiences

From forgetfulness to dementia: clinical and commissioning implications of diagnostic experiences

Perceptions of Risk and Prevention of Dementia in the Healthy Elderly

Translating dementia research into practice

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