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Chemical restraints of people with dementia is a failure of the system
What has replaced physical restraints is now too often chemical restraints. While some of this is necessary, the use of chemical restraints can be avoided in many cases. The biggest obstacle to solving the problem is the system itself.
Babysitting vs. Companionship
No one over the age of eleven has a babysitter. Older adults have companions. So what’s the difference?
How know when an older adult understands the implications of their decision.
Sometimes refusing to start chemotherapy is a rational decision, yet continuing to date someone is a flaw in decision making. It all depends on whether the person understands the potential outcomes of their decisions after weighing the pros and cons. What is a...
How to know when to be worried
Should you be worried if your mother forgot that you told her last week that you were going on a business trip? What if you notice she smells of urine one afternoon? Or if you see her drive over a curb? Should you be worried? The answer is it depends. You cannot look...
Documents you need to complete while you are healthy
Who do you want to make decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself? A trusted family member or friend or the courts? We all plan to live forever and maintain our ability to make decisions, but that is not reality. The following is important for older adults,...
Is it Alzheimer’s or something else?
Many of the signs of early Alzheimer's can be attributed to a host of other physical and mental disorders. Here are some common signs of dementia (an umbrella term for Alzheimer's and other memory loss diseases) and what else can cause these symptoms. Memory loss -...
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