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Aysha Mendes discusses the ongoing crisis in the social care sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Overprescribing is a common problem among all age groups in modern Western society. However, it is particularly dangerous in older people, especially in those with cognitive problems who cannot voice the effects they are experiencing. A person living with dementia may rely on strong behavioural or emotional expression to indicate their physical symptoms or they may display symptoms of delirium. A multitude of symptoms can be evoked by a toxic cocktail of medications, and it can be difficult to get the attention of care professionals if the person experiencing this has no cognitive awareness of what is happening. This is why staff are so important when it comes to understanding patient behaviour, as well as prescribers who are integral in knowing how to rethink their prescription for someone experiencing more harm than good from their medications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pain can often go unnoticed owing to a person with dementia having difficulty communicating it. At times, pain is treated with unnecessarily strong medication that cause harmful side effects, impacting the patient's wellbeing. This article provides information on how to effectively assess pain in someone with dementia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Feeling empathy for those you care for is essential, especially in relation to those more vulnerable residents in nursing and residential care settings. However, because of this, maintaining personal and professional boundaries can sometimes be difficult. Aysha Mendes offers guidance for those seeking to look after themselves while they selflessly care for others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Maintaining good mental health has become a high-priority topic of discussion, but guidance around an emergency situation is still lacking. Continuing her column on mental health in care homes, Aysha Mendes offers some effective and practical solutions to help care professionals and residents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There are many studies being carried out to find an effective medication to treat dementia. Researchers trial new medications as well as existing ones that are used for other conditions. Aysha Mendes and Sarah Palmer discuss the latest findings in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Approximately two-thirds of people with Down's syndrome will develop early-onset Alzheimer's, but the exact cause for this high occurrence is unknown. Aysha Mendes and Sarah Palmer describe a new study into potential genetic causes of Alzheimer's. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many people with dementia still live in their local communities and are able to perform various day-to-day tasks. Aysha Mendes and Sarah Palmer discuss recent initiatives that will help people living with the condition stay independent for longer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dementia, mild cognitive impairment and mental healthoften have similar or overlapping symptoms. Aysha Mendes and Sarah Palmer address the importance of a careful diagnosis and discuss guidelines for mental health support [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studies from Independent Age and the Alzheimer's Society have found that the quality of care homes has deteriorated and many residents do not have adequate access to the care they need. Aysha Mendes and Sarah Palmer discuss these findings [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]