Tag Archives: Safety

There is still much we don’t know about dementia and wandering

By | November 4, 2020
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older adult wandering

John bowled in a Friday night league for 20 years. It was often the highlight of his week – a chance to spend time with friends, blow off some steam, and enjoy some friendly competition. Now 75 and living with dementia, John has tried more than once to walk to a bowling alley that no… Read More »

Risks of inpatient psychiatry during COVID-19 and beyond

By | May 3, 2020
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Two patients sitting in a common area of a psychiatric ward, watching television

COVID-19 has revealed many vulnerabilities in our societal structure. One particular vulnerability is the risk inherent in our use of congregate institutions to house and treat people. This includes the risks of inpatient psychiatric facilities. Inadvertently, the pandemic has surfaced critical questions that we should seek to answer even when the virus is under control: What is the right… Read More »