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the unusual story of what happens afterwards

Anyway, death is out there.

Why an ECHO focusing on human rights in relation to dementia and frailty?

...designed for maximum efficiency of staff and outcomes, not necessarily for the comfort or dignity of patients – we erect a thin curtain between beds and pretend it is sound-proof, for example.

Delirium

Metrodome Part 2 – agitation in Alzheimer’s disease. (Words and the complex nature of a problem)

You will note this is the opposite of ‘There is no bus to Upton, you are 93, you have dementia, you are in hospital’ approach, which is likely only to worsen the anxiety.

Delirium

Too negative, too positive, or should I just be quiet? (thoughts on the experiences of people living with dementia in the UK)

Ensure independence, autonomy and the right care and support for people living with dementia (and, yes, older people in general) and the NHS will be fine.

Humanism

Care Home; acceleration towards time.

dim lights that cast no shadow in the bedroom as Older person Man or woman sits silently Waiting.

Effectiveness

Where you from?

I gave this guy, who to me appeared to be of Greek or Turkish origin himself (with the assumption that I would answer him, ‘From Ankara…’) the response I used last week

Humanism

The leaves are bare

How long do his dreams last as he, Tightly tucked away survives the winter?

Effectiveness

Catch-22, doctors, leaders and the NHS (healthcare, military and other absurdities)

What struck me was the similarity between bad leadership as described in the 256th US Army Air Squadron and… you guessed it, the NHS. (Admittedly there are no bombing runs in most UK hospitals)

Effectiveness

Doctor, my husband will see you now. Home visits, and why we should fight for them.

For today, I hope to keep popping out, spending quality time with patients, understanding what is important to them, their preferences, hopes, fears and aspirations, and supporting them to stay outside acute care.

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