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Rethinking Dementia Care by banning BPSD

Rethinking Dementia Care by banning BPSD

Image source: Kate Swaffer 2018

Two years ago I published a series of blogs focused on the need to rethink dementia care, to reframe dementia entirely, on dementia as a major cause of disability, but most especially on the need to ban BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia).

The Coronavirus pandemic has almost proven BPSD is a false construct, and that people with dementia…

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The Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of COVID-19 (BPSC-19)

Firstly, as we all face the current healthcare crisis, I acknowledge the challenging nature of these times and sincerely hope you are all safe and well. Where possible, i recommend we pick up the phone and call our family and friends, and if that is not possible, find a way to stay connected, including writing them letters or sending cards. Social media works well too.

I’ve found it often full…

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