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A Bluetooth tracking device to aid the search for older people with dementia who get lost
A phone survey of 251 family caregivers of people with dementia(1) found that the prevalence of getting lost among community-dwelling people with dementia was 28%, and the getting lost episodes usually happened from 2 pm to 6 pm (39%) and 6 am to 12noon (28%). Getting lost can affect caregivers and families of older people with dementia – now, a Bluetooth tracking device can assist the search for their loved ones. In this article our authors explore the benefits of wearable technology to aid in the tracking of elderly patents with dementia.

Reducing restraint on residents in Hong Kong care home settings
Individuals from the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing discuss reducing using restraint on residents in Hong Kong care home settings. Restraint use among residents in care home settings could be significantly reduced by implementing a multi-component restraint reduction programme, a research study conducted by Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA) said. (1) The study involved the implementation of a comprehensive programme over 12 months. The programme included staff training, examination of current care practices, environmental design modifications, monthly case conferences, and support from multidisciplinary experts. Implemented in two care homes, the programme demonstrated a significant 30% reduction in restraints. One of the primary reasons for employing restraints, fall prevention from chairs, was also significantly reduced following the implementation of the restraint reduction programme.

E-Learning platform for dementia caregivers
Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing is developing a multimedia e-learning platform for dementia caregivers; here, they share the vast benefits. Taking care of a loved one who has dementia is a challenging task for family members. According to an opinion survey conducted by Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA), almost 90% of caregivers reported experiencing stress while caring for a family member with dementia, with about half of them experiencing frequent episodes of stress.(1) Data indicates that family members who assume the primary role of caring for individuals with dementia experience a significant burden of caregiving. On average, caregivers devote between five and 20 hours per day to caring for these individuals.(2) Extended caregiving hours can reduce the time available for rest and social engagement, leading to feelings of loneliness and social isolation.(3) It is common for caregivers to experience high levels of depression.(4)

Updating services for people with younger onset dementia and their caregivers
Researchers from the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing analyse the services available for people with younger onset dementia, looking to improve the lives of those affected and their carers. People who exhibit dementia-related symptoms when they are under age 65 are categorised as people with younger onset dementia (YOD). Currently, there are 4.9 million people with YOD,(1, 2) accounting for 9% of the dementia population. Compared to people with late-onset dementia, such as dementia onset at or after 65 years old, people with YOD face different challenges and therefore require different support in their daily lives. However, the existing dementia services mainly focus on the elderly with late-onset dementia, suggesting that people with YOD and their caregivers are not adequately supported.(3, 4)