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Balancing risk with autonomy and freedom is not an easy task for those who care for people living with dementia, said Professor Susan Kurrie at today’s National Dementia Conference. Though we live in a risk-averse society, there is actually dignity in being able to take risks, said Professor Kurrie. “But for patients with dementia, that... Read More

Delirium in the elderly displays a lot of the same symptoms as dementia, however the time course and pattern of symptoms differ. Delirium and dementia are both disorders that impact cognition. As a result of the similarities, delirium may go unrecognised for people with dementia – even by healthcare professionals. Also sometimes people may get... Read More

On World Health Day (April 7), HelloCare looks at new research that reveals the potentially devastating impact a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia can have on older people. Why are the suicide rates so drastically high? And how can loved ones and carers help reduce these worryingly high statistics? Read More