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Understanding dementia within national dementia policy in England: a critical discourse analysis

Sixsmith, J. and Callender, M. (2015) Understanding dementia within national dementia policy in England: a critical discourse analysis. Poster presented to: 8th European Public Health Conference, Milan, Italy, 14-17 October 2015. (Unpublished)

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Abstract: Dementia refers to a collection of symptoms associated with decline of cognitive function such as: memory loss; language; understanding; judgement; thinking speed and mental agility. It is estimated that there are around 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and by 2040, this figure is expected to double.
Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC435 Psychiatry > RC512 Psychopathology. Mental disorders > RC521 Dementia
Creators: Sixsmith, Judith and Callender, Matthew
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Date: 15 October 2015
Date Type: Presentation
Event Title: 8th European Public Health Conference
Event Dates: 14-17 October 2015
Event Location: Milan, Italy
Event Type: Conference
Language: English
Status: Unpublished
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URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/7903

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