When people with dementia self-harm

When and to what extent do people with dementia harm themselves? To gain insights into this, Australian researchers collected and analyzed numerous data over a 13-year period. According to their findings, men with dementia and individuals with complex psychiatric profiles were at the greatest risk of self-harm. The diagnosis...

Why Care Courses Are Helpful

The importance of care courses is shown by a current study from Taiwan. Researchers found in an observational study: If caregivers are trained, this can reduce the number of visits by dementia patients to the emergency room and the frequency of hospital stays. Dementia is a complex illness that challenges caregivers on the one hand. On the other hand, it leads to cost increases...