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25 results for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

NSWaged care2020-03-03

Inquest into the death of Hazel BROCKETT

86y · Female·complications of femoral, radial and ulnar fractures; antecedent cause Alzheimer…

86-year-old Hazel Brockett died from complications of fractures inflicted by a fellow dementia-affected resident in a locked Memory Support Unit (aged care dementia facility). Over months prior, the o…

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VICaged care2024-02-29

Finding into death of P L

92y · Female·Consequences of an assault

A 92-year-old woman with dementia died from consequences of an assault by another resident with unmanaged psychosis in an aged care facilit…

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NSWaged care2020-02-11

Inquest into the death of Neville Clutton

78y · Male·complications of head injuries; antecedent cause: dementia

An 78-year-old man with dementia died from head injuries sustained in a push by his roommate, also with dementia, at an aged care facility…

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VICaged care2019-02-04

Finding into death of Margaret Elizabeth Barton

83y · Female·Pneumonia complicating rib and pelvic fractures sustained in the setting of mult…

Margaret Barton, 83, died of pneumonia complicating rib and pelvic fractures from multiple falls. Critical clinical lessons: (1) The Oxazepam regimen directly contribu…

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QLDaged care2026-02-17

Non-inquest findings into the death of Mr G

84y · Male·Complications of fracture left humerus neck due to fall due to hyperactive delir…

An 84-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related behaviours developed a urinary tract infection causing acute delirium, atrial fibrillation…

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