This year, International Nurses Day coincided with Mother’s Day. Nicky Hondros, a palliative care nurse shared her and her mum’s heartfelt story and provided a little glimpse into what it’s like caring for someone living with dementia.
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...
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This article was submitted to HelloCare by a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. She wrote these words in response to our article about staff ratios. During observations of my husband’s and fellow patients’ care in a secure dementia facility, I have witnessed many complex issues and problems with staffing ratios, staff education and skills. I see that most...
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When a person has dementia, it is important to make sure they eat right and drink plenty of fluids. Dehydration is common in people with dementia, find out how you can best support them so that it doesn’t cause other health concerns. What is Dehydration? Dehydration is what happens when an individual loses more fluids...
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