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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: We need to deal with this no-show volunteer, but kindly

A multiprong strategy will work best. First, you may want to keep an eye on the volunteer signups and, if her name appears, open up another slot so that your bases are covered. Secondly, see if there's a member of your congregation who can act as a volunteer buddy. Is there someone who can foster a stronger relationship with her and reach out with reminders about events, or even offer rides or other help?
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family

An 81-year-old ex-footballer with dementia received unsafe, dignity-stripping NHS care—repeated transfers, inappropriate restraint, unsafe medication—and died after falling from a hospital landing.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Solicitor to face High Court sanctions over failings that led to pensioner's nursing home bill going unpaid

A solicitor's failure to register an enduring power of attorney prevented payment of a dementia patient's nursing home fees, prompting a tribunal to recommend High Court practice restrictions.
fromNature
1 month ago

Can We Fix America's Dementia Care Crisis before It's Too Late?

The rate of Alzheimer's diagnosis has declined steadily in recent decades, but as baby boomers age, the number of new cases continues to rise. The top risk factor for dementia is age, and by 2030 more than one in five Americans will be 65 or older. That means the prevalence of Alzheimer's in the U.S. could exceed 13.8 million people by 2060.
Public health
fromVulture
1 month ago

Bruce Willis's Dementia Care Plan 'Not Up for a Debate'

was the safest and best decision - not just for Bruce, but also for our two young girls
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Hidden Challenge of Dementia Relationship Dissonance

Emotional misalignment in dementia care is common but rarely acknowledged.
Relationship dissonance causes silent grief for dementia caregivers.
Naming dissonance helps caregivers grieve and reconnect.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

The Abbey Wood care home where staff 'don't know what Parkinson's is'

Investigators described a poor culture at Cedar Court with a level of complacency and a lack of empathy shown towards people and their care.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Robot pets help care home dementia patients

Technology like robot pets and digital translators enhances emotional connections and reduces isolation for dementia residents.
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