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1 week ago

Carer who abused Bexley man, 88, days before he died leaves court a free woman

'The incident included inappropriate yanking, pulling and manhandling of the victim, along with raising her voice and threatening him with police involvement and violence.'
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Hidden Challenge of Dementia Relationship Dissonance

Dementia relationship dissonance describes the specific psychological distress that arises when a relationship becomes emotionally out of sync due to dementia.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Walking with all 5 senses can improve health for people with disabilities

Multisensory interactions with nature can enhance our physical and mental wellbeing; full engagement of senses in nature leads to improved health outcomes.
Wellness
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks 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.
Mental health
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Robot pets help care home dementia patients

Technology like robot pets and digital translators enhances emotional connections and reduces isolation for dementia residents.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care home

A daughter secretly filmed her mother's mistreatment in a Fife care home, leading to staff dismissals and upheld complaints after concerns were ignored.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Opinion: California elders deserve better than funding hurdles, shuttered programs

Economic precarity profoundly shapes individual life choices and family caregiving dynamics, highlighting disparities in access to healthcare support systems.
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