Dr Hunter

10/05/2019

Did you know over 90% of senior citizens report receiving regular blood checks, but only 16% of people receive cognitive or memory assessment? Dr Hunter Cognitive Health Clinic is located in Harley Street, London. For more info please visit: www.drhunter.co.uk.

22/03/2019

Ageing literature consistently shows that only one in seven older adults is offered memory and cognitive assessment. Primary care physicians often lack sensitive assessment tools and guidance to detect cognitive and memory problems promptly. I offer tests sensitive to the early detection of Alzheimer's type dementia at my Harley Street practice in London. I also see my clients in Kent.

To book an appointment, please visit: www.drhunter.co.uk or email me directly: info@drhunter.co.uk.

https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Report-shows-not-enough-senior-adults-are-being-tested-for-Alzheimers-507389041.html

19/03/2019

08/03/2019

Today is International Women's Day. Do you know that 65% of people living with dementia are women? Sadly, dementia is also the biggest cause of death for women in the UK.

Are you worried about your memory?
I offer cognitive and dementia screening at my Harley Street Clinic in London. Please visit my website for more information: www.drhunter.co.uk or email me directly on info@drhunter.co.uk.

06/03/2019

I am an advocate for regular cognitive assessments and offer cognitive and dementia screening at my Harley Street Clinic in London. I also see my clients in Kent and other parts of the UK. For more information please visit my website: www.drhunter.co.uk.

Our Dr. Joanne Pike discusses troubling findings in a new report we released today showing that few seniors are getting routine cognitive assessments—a cornerstone of early detection: bit.ly/2GZ9gTb.

06/03/2019

I couldn't agree more! I offer cognitive and dementia screening, for more details please visit my website: www.drhunter.co.uk.

02/03/2019

Validation therapy is frequently used in dementia care to redirect behaviour which is causing anger or frustration. In very general terms this type of therapy is based on a VALIDATION of the person's reality.

For instance, if a person suffering from dementia says:
'My husband is coming to get me'.
(Don’t say: 'Your husband is dead. He has been dead for years).
Instead ask:' Do you love your husband? What is his name?'

22/12/2018

Dementia carers: change the negative view of challenging behaviour as disruptive. Instead, try to understand those behaviours as a need. All behaviours has a meaning. When challenging behaviour arises ask yourself: is it about pain, discomfort, illness, boredom, etc.?

19/12/2018

Dementia carers: use communication techniques that are respectful and reassuring. Try to avoid saying: DON’T! STOP! NO! Instead, make an eye contact with a person you are caring for and indicate you share their concerns. Use the word YES as often as possible.

14/12/2018

Do you know...
*Depression may be misdiagnosed as dementia in older adults.
*Depressed patients also complain spontaneously of memory and concentration difficulties.
TEST YOURSELF - ANSWER ONLY 5 QUESTIONS* as honestly as you can:
1. Are you basically satisfied with your life? YES NO
2. Do you get bored? YES NO
3. Do you often feel helpless? YES NO
4. Do you prefer to stay at home rather than going out and doing new things? YES NO
5. Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now? YES NO
If you score, NO to the first answer and YES to at least one other question then you may wish to seek advice with your family doctor. Please note: the answers are only a guide and do not definitely indicate whether you are depressed.
*Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Five Item Version.