17 results for “possible cognitive decline”
Unknown·unknown - cause of death could not be determined
…tories: Walter had post-traumatic stress disorder and depression from WWII service; Joan showed signs of cognitive decline including forgetfulness. They became increasingly isolated, made minimal contact with family, an…
67y · Male·Unable to determine
… found despite extensive police and SES searches. Medical records indicated he suffered renal failure and possible cognitive decline. The coroner established death beyond reasonable doubt based on: his failure to collect…
73y · Male·Unknown (possibly impact with water, drowning, injury, exhaustion, dehydration, …
A 73-year-old man with recent cognitive decline jumped from a cruise ship in Western Australia, resulting in death. Clinical lessons include rec…
78y · Male·Unknown - insufficient evidence to determine
…rmine the date, place, cause, or manner of death. Clinical lessons include the importance of recognising cognitive decline (possible early dementia noted by associates) and ensuring adequate social support systems for v…
81y · Male·Unable to determine - likely dehydration and exposure in remote bushland terrain…
…ard Higgs, aged 81, disappeared in May 1986 from a remote area near Davyhurst, Western Australia. He had cognitive decline with short-term memory loss, difficulty walking due to hip surgery complications, a heart condit…
85y · Female·Multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident (driver)
… 85-year-old woman with mild dementia died in a motor vehicle collision while driving. Her GP identified cognitive decline and recommended she stop driving in February 2021, but she refused. She was observed driving err…
65y · Male·presumed death, actual circumstances unknown
…ported missing on 22 December 1995 and was presumed deceased. He had Alzheimer's disease with documented cognitive decline, memory impairment, and disinhibited behaviour. His wife left Tasmania on 4 December 1995, leavi…
81y · Female·acute on chronic subdural haematoma
An 81-year-old woman with Lewy Body Dementia died from acute on chronic subdural haematoma following multiple falls in aged care. The nursing home had appropriately assessed her as high falls risk and implemented reasona…
78y · Male·Not determined - no remains found, no postmortem examination possible
… not disseminated to the investigating officer until February; statements from family members disclosing cognitive decline were delayed until mid-February; and the planned search of Glenfield area did not occur until 11…
53y · Male·Complications of old brain injury in prior motor vehicle incident
…in shared disability accommodation and received support through NDIS. In the 12 months before death, his cognitive and physical health deteriorated significantly. His treating neurologist and rehabilitation physician re…
69y · Male·bronchopneumonia and hypoxic brain injury following aspiration of food (choking)
…even when apparently resolved, should be revisited and monitored during periods of concurrent illness or cognitive decline, particularly in elderly patients with dementia.
93y · Male·general inanition on a background of cognitive impairment, congestive cardiac fa…
…requiring an inpatient treatment order. After discharge, he had further unwitnessed falls and progressive decline, leading to comfort care. The coroner found the guardianship order lawful, the care at both aged care and…
75y · Female·Renal failure and ketoacidosis in a woman with chronic alcoholism and type 2 dia…
…uld have recognised the convergence of family violence disclosures, physical injuries, hygiene concerns, cognitive decline, and unsafe living conditions as requiring urgent intervention and reporting to support services…
51y · Female·Aspiration in the setting of end stage down syndrome
Catherine Ann Collier, a 51-year-old woman with Down syndrome, end-stage hydrocephalus, and severe dysphagia, died from aspiration pneumonia following a choking episode while eating. The Disability Services Commissioner …
89y · Female·Multiple organ failure with cachexia on a background of chronic lower limb ulcer…
…lights challenges in managing non-compliant elderly patients with complex wounds, hearing impairment, and possible cognitive decline. Early establishment of capacity assessment and advance care planning might have clarif…
68y · Male·Cerebrovascular disease
…ntrolled Type II diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Prior to his acute stroke, he experienced cognitive decline and episodes suggestive of transient ischaemic attacks that were not investigated. An independen…
41y · Male·Cerebral hypoxia and bronchopneumonia; contributing factors: toxic megacolon, ce…
… megacolon and Salmonella infection. Over 18 months prior to death, he experienced progressive functional decline, weight loss, chronic abdominal pain, and constipation that were inadequately investigated. Key clinical …
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