$50M aimed at Alzheimer’s, dementia care – Albany Times Union

$50M aimed at Alzheimer's, dementia care
Albany Times Union
Albany. New York state is making an unprecedented investment in care for people with Alzheimer's disease, setting aside $50 million in the next two years to expand support groups, respite care and other services for those with the condition and their

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New York to spend $50M on Alzheimer’s, dementia care – The Daily Freeman

New York to spend $50M on Alzheimer's, dementia care
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ALBANY >> New York state is making an unprecedented investment in care for people with Alzheimer's disease, setting aside $50 million in the next two years to expand support groups, respite care and other services for those with the condition and their …

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NY to spend $50M on Alzheimer’s, dementia care – Macon Telegraph (blog)

NY to spend $50M on Alzheimer's, dementia care
Macon Telegraph (blog)
The money will help pay for a 24-hour helpline, support groups and training for family members who care for someone with Alzheimer's. It will also fund respite care and assistance centers around the state that diagnose and treat those with the disease.

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Living at home with dementia – BBC News


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Living at home with dementia
BBC News
More than 525,000 people with dementia in the UK are living at home, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned. The estimated figure, provided by the Alzheimer's Society, represents a significant proportion of the 850,000 people thought to be

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US politician on trial for sex with Alzheimer’s-afflicted wife – Sydney Morning Herald


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US politician on trial for sex with Alzheimer's-afflicted wife
Sydney Morning Herald
While much of the discussion about rape these days swirls around the influence of drugs, alcohol and the culture on college campuses, the Rayhons case asks a very different question: When is a previously consenting spouse suffering from dementia no …
Nursing home rape case raises consent concerns for dementia patientskfor.com
Iowa court considers when dementia makes person unable to consent sexGlobalnews.ca

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Case of Iowa husband forces court to consider when dementia makes a person … – Minneapolis Star Tribune


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Case of Iowa husband forces court to consider when dementia makes a person
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Last year, Donna Lou Rayhons was moved into a nursing home because she was suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A family conflict developed over how to care for her, culminating in a meeting in which the nursing home staff told her …
US politician on trial for sex with Alzheimer's-afflicted wifeSydney Morning Herald
Trial bound: Husband accused of raping Alzheimer's wifeHLNtv.com
Nursing home rape case raises consent concerns for dementia patientskfor.com

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Ex-lawmaker to go on trial for sex with wife who had Alzheimer’s – New York Post


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Ex-lawmaker to go on trial for sex with wife who had Alzheimer's
New York Post
Last year, the 78-year-old woman was moved into a nursing home, suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. According to Henry Rayhon's family, this was decided by her daughters from a previous marriage. Conflict developed over how to care for Donna Lou …
Henry Rayhons accused of sexually abusing his wife because she has dementiaDaily Mail
Iowa court considers when dementia makes person unable to consent sexGlobalnews.ca

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Katie Hopkins slammed by Alzheimer’s Society for ‘disgraceful’ tweets labeling … – mirror.co.uk


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Katie Hopkins slammed by Alzheimer's Society for 'disgraceful' tweets labeling
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Katie Hopkins has been blasted by the Alzheimer's Society for her controversial comments about dementia sufferers. The controversial columnist has sparked more outrage after taking to Twitter to claim patients are "blocking beds", and she has been …
Alzheimer's Society responds to tweets from Katie HopkinsAlzheimer’s Society
Katie Hopkins brands dementia patients 'bed blockers'Daily Mail
Katie Hopkins criticised by dementia charityEvening Telegraph
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Henry Rayhons trial: Can someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s consent to sex? – AL.com


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Henry Rayhons trial: Can someone with dementia, Alzheimer's consent to sex?
AL.com
Last year, the 78-year-old woman was moved into a nursing home, suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. According to Henry Rayhon's family, this was decided by her daughters from a previous marriage. Conflict developed over how to care for Donna Lou …
In an Iowa courtroom, an astonishing case of sex and Alzheimer'sWashington Post

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In an Iowa courtroom, an astonishing case of sex and Alzheimer’s – Washington Post


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In an Iowa courtroom, an astonishing case of sex and Alzheimer's
Washington Post
Elizabeth Edgerly, a clinical psychologist who serves as chief program officer for the nonprofit Alzheimer's Association, told the AP it can be hard to determine capacity in cases of dementia. “Is the person capable of saying no if they don't want to
Iowa trial to weigh whether wife was able to consent to sexYahoo News UK

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