Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have been linked to dementia and delirium. The more aware people are about symptoms, the more they may be able to prevent these infections, according to a story out Thursday...
One-size-fits-all blood pressure cuffs can skew readings
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Not using the correctly sized blood pressure cuff could throw readings way off, a new study finds. Therefore, healthcare workers should have more than one size of blood pressure cuff so it is tailored...
This board game shows what dementia is really like — and it’s no game at all
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 02, 2023
A new board game highlights the challenges that people face receiving dementia care and aims to get people talking about how to improve it.
New paths could allow medical aid in dying for people with dementia
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 07, 2024
A lot of people who have dementia want to use medical aid in dying (MAID) to end their lives before they lose their decision-making capacity and other abilities. This hasn’t been allowed up until now...
Report: End-of-life care gets better marks at VA living centers
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 15, 2023
A new study looks at the quality of end-of-life care at Department of Veterans Affairs community living centers (nursing homes) and community nursing homes that contract with the VA.