Tuesday 12 March 2013

Health and care system 'struggling with dementia'

The health and care system in England is "struggling" to look after people with dementia, according to the regulator. 

The Care Quality Commission said both hospitals and care homes were failing in key areas as the number with the condition rose as people lived longer.

It found dementia patients in hospital were more likely to face longer stays, be readmitted and die there.
Meanwhile, care homes were not doing enough to keep patients well, it added.

Full Article on BBC News

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