A report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia has lamented the quality of care being received by patients saying it was dehumanizing.
A report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia has lamented the quality of care being received by patients saying it was "dehumanizing." It has emerged that staff in care homes who do not want to take seniors to lavatories have asked them to use incontinent pads instead.
Social care staff does not have basic training and understanding of the condition, the report added. "It appears that low levels of knowledge of good dementia care are far too common. There are examples of a basic failure to treat the person with dementia as a fellow individual, with a need for social interaction, respect and warmth," it pointed out.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Neil Hunt, Chief Executive of Alzheimer's Society said that social care staff must given the right support and training, "Since the 1950s improvements in cancer care have given millions of people a better quality of life. The same must now be done for people with dementia," he added.
About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems.
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Dyslexia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Dyslexia is a reading disability that occurs when the brain does not properly recognize and process certain symbols.
Dyslexia is a reading disability that occurs when the brain does not properly recognize and process certain symbols.
Alzheimer's Risk High in Depressed People With Memory Problems
A new study has revealed that depressed individuals with memory problems are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease
A new study has revealed that depressed individuals with memory problems are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease
