How fall prevention can succeed

Which factors are associated with falls in people with dementia? Researchers from China investigated this. Their findings provide clear indications of which characteristics to focus on in fall prevention for people with cognitive impairments. While there are numerous studies that examine the risk factors for falls in older individuals...

Dementia and incontinence – a taboo

Many people with dementia and their loved ones are affected by this, but it's rarely spoken about due to shame: going to the toilet becomes a problem over the course of the illness, and those affected often become incontinent. A British study names possible causes, describes the effects on everyday life, and proposes solutions. The authors...