Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care homeA daughter secretly filmed her mother's mistreatment in a Fife care home, leading to staff dismissals and upheld complaints after concerns were ignored.
Care home did not clean dementia patient's denture 'for several months'Harrow Council was ordered to pay compensation for neglecting a resident's dental care and using inappropriate methods to handle care situations.
Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care homeA daughter secretly filmed her mother's mistreatment in a Fife care home, leading to staff dismissals and upheld complaints after concerns were ignored.
Care home did not clean dementia patient's denture 'for several months'Harrow Council was ordered to pay compensation for neglecting a resident's dental care and using inappropriate methods to handle care situations.
Opinion: California elders deserve better than funding hurdles, shuttered programsEconomic precarity profoundly shapes individual life choices and family caregiving dynamics, highlighting disparities in access to healthcare support systems.
Assisted living worker slept as dementia patient wandered off and died, CA officials sayTwo women were arrested for elder abuse after an 88-year-old patient died due to negligence at their assisted living facility.
These Settings Aren't Real. But for Dementia Patients, What Is?RiverSpring Residences offers immersive environments for dementia residents, enhancing engagement and emotional connections through purposeful design and skilled staff interactions.
Hospital volunteer who helped patient at 'rock bottom' named in New Year HonoursEvelyn Blumenthal has made a significant impact through her volunteering efforts, particularly in dementia care, earning recognition with a British Empire Medal.
Tips to Manage Memory in DementiaMaking familiar appearances can help dementia patients recognize loved ones.Creating familiar environments with past decorations can comfort those with memory problems.Avoid reminders of memory issues; focus on comfort and recognition strategies.
Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay is closing. It offered dance parties, chair yoga and respite for caregiversAlzheimer's Services of the East Bay is shutting down due to financial difficulties, primarily from rising costs and inadequate reimbursements.
Free dementia support now available in Camden TownNationwide and Dementia UK are providing life-changing support for families affected by dementia through specialized clinics in Camden Town.
Dementia and the Holidays: How Caregivers Can Navigate the SeasonCaregivers must navigate the holiday season carefully to minimize stress for themselves and their loved ones with dementia.
Carer who smothered mother with dementia spared jail over tragic mercy killing'Caregiver commits mercy killing on mother with dementia, receives suspended sentence.Judge recognizes defendant's good character and difficult circumstances in sentencing.
Dementia and the Holidays: How Caregivers Can Navigate the SeasonCaregivers must navigate the holiday season carefully to minimize stress for themselves and their loved ones with dementia.
Carer who smothered mother with dementia spared jail over tragic mercy killing'Caregiver commits mercy killing on mother with dementia, receives suspended sentence.Judge recognizes defendant's good character and difficult circumstances in sentencing.
Family outraged as grandfather (78) with dementia remains in Sligo Hospital utility roomMr. Downey, who has dementia, is still inappropriately housed in a utility room, raising safety concerns for his family.
Medicare has a new pilot program to help people with dementia. Here's how it worksGUIDE Model offers free caregiving navigators for dementia patients and their caregivers, filling a critical gap in Medicare services.
Off-Topic: Tell A Story About Your FatherMemories of family can bring comfort even in difficult times.
Letters: Dealing with dementia | Meals for seniorsSB 639 aims to enhance care for dementia patients by mandating training for healthcare providers on Alzheimer's and other related conditions.