Websites in English

Informative websites

Alzheimer's Disease International

ADI is the international federation of Alzheimer associations around the world, in official relations with the World Health Organization.

Alzheimer Europe

Non-governmental organisation aimed at raising awareness of all forms of dementia by creating a platform for European Alzheimer organisations.

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research.

AT Dementia

AT Dementia provides information on Assistive Technology that can help people with dementia live more independently.

Bradford Dementia Group

Bradford Dementia Group, national and international, leaders in dementia care are facilitating a unique and innovative leadership course for experienced practitioners, current and aspiring leaders, and managers working in dementia care and relative fields.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia

CST, or 'Cognitive Stimulation Therapy', is a brief treatment for people with mild to moderate dementia. 'Dementia' is an umbrella term, the two main types being Alzheimer's and Vascular dementia.

The Dementia Services Development Centre

The DSDC, part of the University of Stirling, is internationally recognised as a centre for excellence in coordinating dementia projects which produce tangible results. We place an emphasis on promoting good practice for those working in the field of dementia care.

Dementia Studies Online

The University of Stirling offers a range of dementia studies educational opportunities via online learning to help professionals respond to the challenge of providing high quality dementia care.

NHS Choices: Dementia

A comprehensive NHS website with information on dementia. Amongst others on symptoms, causes, and treatment methods for dementia.

NICE Clinical Guideline Dementia

Dementia: Supporting people with dementia and their carers in health and social care (CG42).

NICE Dementia Quality Standard

This quality standard covers care provided by health and social care staff in direct contact with people with dementia in hospital, community, home-based, group care, residential or specialist care settings (QS1).

SCIE Dementia Gateway

If you work with people with dementia in nursing, residential or domiciliary settings we hope you will find this website useful. There are lots of practical tips, tools and activities in the sections below that will help you with your daily work.

Validation

Here you can find information about Validation, a method for communicating with very old people who are diagnosed with dementia. The best introduction to Validation is through a Validation Workshop, given by Naomi Feil, developer of the Validation Method.

Vilans

The knowledge center for long term care

Journals

Ageing research reviews

Ageing Research Reviews (ARR) publishes articles with an emphasis on cellular and molecular mechanisms of the aging process and age-related diseases. Applications of basic ageing research to lifespan extension and disease prevention are also covered in this journal.

Aging and Mental Health

Aging and Mental Health is a peer-reviewed monthly scientific journal published by Routledge covering research on the relationship between the aging process and mental health.

Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders

Leading international forum for reports of new research findings and new approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Covers f.e. neurobiology, neurochemistry, molecular biology, neurology, neuropathology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, gerontology, and geriatrics.

The Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library consists of a collection of databases and is the most complete source of high-quality and independent information about the effect of health care interventions and the value of diagnostic tests.

Dementia; the international Journal of social research and practice

Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice acts as a major forum for social research of direct relevance to improving the quality of life and quality of care for people with dementia and their families.

European Journal of Palliative Care

The EJPC aims to be of direct and practical relevance to the diverse range of individuals involved in palliative care; to help them develop their skills and broaden their knowledge base, by covering all aspects of the care of patients suffering from advanced, incurable disease.

International Psychogeriatrics

International Psychogeriatrics, a multidisciplinary journal, publishes high quality original research papers in the field of psychogeriatrics.

Journal of Palliative Care & Medicine

Journal of Palliative Care & Medicine aims to publish the most exciting researches with respect to the subjects of Palliative Care & Medicine.

Nonpharmacological therapies in dementia

Non-pharmacological Therapies in Dementia is a peer-reviewed publication for clinicians and researchers with an interest in non-pharmacological treatments proposed in dementia care and Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Research

Bradford Dementia Group

Bradford Dementia Group, national and international, leaders in dementia care are facilitating a unique and innovative leadership course for experienced practitioners, current and aspiring leaders, and managers working in dementia care and relative fields.

The Dementia Services Development Centre

The DSDC, part of the University of Stirling, is internationally recognised as a centre for excellence in coordinating dementia projects which produce tangible results. We place an emphasis on promoting good practice for those working in the field of dementia care.

DESCRIPA study

DESCRIPA is an European study on the early diagnosis of dementia.

EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research

Website of the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research of the VU University medical center.

Interdem

Interdem is a pan-European network of researchers on early detection and psychosocial interventions for people in dementia.

Vilans

The knowledge center for long term care