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Michael Ellenbogen article on the need for dementia training in hospitals

Michael has written an excellent article on the need for dementia education and training programs in hospitals.


https://www.mathewsopenaccess.com/journals/neurology/abstract/the-failing-hospital-system-i-when-it-comes-to-cognitive-issues-i

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  • SusanB-dil
    SusanB-dil Member Posts: 1,204
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    Wow! Thank you @Lane Simonian for posting.

    That is an excellent article, and even a comment by Teepa Snow.

    Some of the other comments are a bit eye-opening as well.

  • ButterflyWings
    ButterflyWings Member Posts: 1,755
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    Thank you! VERY important topic and I can't wait to read Michael's considerable insights. Sincere thanks to both of you for all that you do, and for keeping us informed!

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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