Lochaber telemedicine clinic – A new approach managing dementia in care homes

Abstract

Introduction: With an estimated 4000 people currently living with dementia in the Highlands of Scotland and predictions of a 100% increase in incidence in the next 20 years, there are significant challenges facing NHS Older Adult Psychiatry services and Care Home providers. Geographic dispersal and rurality add to the difficulties of providing a community based, quality service. Creative and innovative responses require to be found to meet these increasing demands.