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fromNature
1 day 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 week 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
Public health
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 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
3 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.
Mental health
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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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