Dementia Care
Dementia affects tens of millions of people worldwide, and numbers are rising as populations age. Dementia nurses help people live well with memory loss, manage changes in behaviour and support families through every stage.
At Nursing Science 2027, dementia care research is presented mainly in the geriatric nursing and elderly care session. Nurses, carers and researchers share person-centred approaches for hospitals, care homes and the community.
Key Topics in Dementia Care
- Person-centred dementia care
- Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
- Early diagnosis and post-diagnosis support
- Delirium prevention and management
- Responding to distress and changed behaviour
- Reducing antipsychotic use and restraint
- Dementia-friendly hospitals and environments
- Supporting family carers
- Nutrition, hydration and eating difficulties
- End-of-life care in dementia
Recent Advances in Dementia Care
Non-drug approaches such as life story work, music and structured activity are reducing distress and the need for sedating medicines. Mental health nurses play a growing role in assessment and support, linking dementia care with psychiatric and mental health nursing.
Sensors, reminder devices and companion robots, explored in robotics and automation in nursing care, are being tested to help people stay safe at home. Decisions about capacity and consent raise issues covered in nursing ethics, legal aspects and patient advocacy.
Who Should Attend
- Dementia nurse specialists and Admiral nurses
- Care home and long-term care nurses
- Older-person and geriatric nurses
- Mental health nurses for older adults
- Community and memory clinic nurses
- Dementia researchers and educators
Why Present Your Dementia Care Research
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for dementia care research. You can compare care models and connect with colleagues in hospice and palliative nursing who support people with advanced dementia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this topic include delirium research?
Yes. Delirium prevention and management in all settings is welcome.
Can I present a family carer support programme?
Yes. Programmes supporting carers of people with dementia are welcome.
Where is Nursing Science 2027 held?
The conference is held at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor, London, UK, from 17 to 19 May 2027.