Monthly Archives: January 2024

Managing dementia complexities
Just adding nursing home staff won’t ensure quality dementia care

“Our findings highlight the fact that high-quality care involves not only increased staffing, but also specialized training in practices proven to be effective in managing the complexities of this condition, as well as providing a secure environment and maintaining staff consistency,” Mukamel says. “Further research is required to identify specific areas [...]

Most striking: Unpaid caregiving
Dementia takes a toll on finances and family

People with dementia often face a rapid rise in unpaid and paid home care, and major erosion of net worth plus increases in personal spending, researchers report.   Posted by Kara Gavin, University of Michigan A new study shows just how much damage dementia does to a person’s bank account—as [...]

Understanding the issues
Empowerment Through Knowledge: Delve into the Comprehensive Dementia Justice Report

Best of 2023 dementia research - the Comprehensive Dementia Justice Report Knowledge is power, and understanding the issues at hand is the first step towards making a difference. The Dementia Justice Report offers an in-depth look into the challenges and systemic gaps faced by those living with dementia and their [...]

2024-01-11T23:15:49-06:00January 2nd, 2024|Categories: Creating Community|0 Comments

Advocate and champion for many!
In-Depth Exploration: A Closer Look at Kate Swaffer and Her Mission

Through her continued advocacy against the violation of human rights for people living with dementia, Kate Swaffer is protecting others from living through the experiences that our loved ones, family, and friends have endured. Kate Swaffer is more than just a name behind the Dementia Justice Report released in 2023. [...]

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