Early diagnosis of dementia and dementia-related illnesses provides increased time for
treatment, which is aimed at maintaining patient function and delaying decline (Teel, 2004) …

Background: Globally, dementia prevalence is rising. In the UK, over a million people are
expected to be impacted by dementia by 2050. One in four hospital beds are occupied by a …

Introduction: With dementia's rising global prevalence, understanding medical students'
knowledge and attitudes towards it becomes pivotal in refining medical education. The aim …

Background: Empathy is a core characteristic expected from all healthcare professionals.
Higher empathy is associated with reduced burnout, greater job satisfaction, and better …

Background With our ageing population, medical students should expect to encounter and
treat growing numbers of patients with dementia throughout their careers. This must be …

Strategies used in training future health professionals have expanded from traditional
methods to a variety of approaches, including sensitivity training. Students who receive …

Background Approximately 13.3% of the current US population is aged 65 and older and
projected to double by 2060. Age is the greatest risk factor for dementia. It is important that …

Abstract Background With Alzheimer's disease and other dementias affecting approximately
7 million people in the United States, comprehension of the multitude of issues facing …

Background: Current undergraduate medical academic curriculum does not emphasize on
evaluation and management of dementia. The knowledge and attitude of medical students …

Objectives The future healthcare workforce needs the skills, attitudes, and empathy to better
meet the needs of those with dementia. Time for Dementia (TFD) is an educational …