139 results for “cognitive decline”
57y · Male·Pneumonia
Michael John O'Connell, a 57-year-old man with Down's syndrome and Alzheimer's disease-related cognitive decline, died from pneumonia while resident in specialist disability accommodation. On 26 April 2023, he…
57y · Male·complications of Down's Syndrome and Dysphagia - aspiration pneumonia
…taff. The death was expected and resulted from natural causes related to his long-standing dysphagia and cognitive decline. This case highlights the trajectory of progressive neurological conditions in people with intel…
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…
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…
67y · Male·Unable to determine
…pite 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 his pens…
65y · Female·heatstroke
A 65-year-old woman with recent memory decline went for a walk on an extremely hot day (39°C) without water, hat, or money. She became lost due to cogni…
70y · Male·unascertained - likely exposure or natural causes such as a medical episode
… died from exposure or a medical episode. Clinically, this case highlights the importance of recognising cognitive decline in elderly patients, implementing appropriate supervision and safety measures for those with dem…
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…
55y · Female·Complications arising from Down's Syndrome and dementia (bronchopneumonia)
…District Health Service. She was admitted in April 2025 with pressure ulcers and experienced progressive cognitive and functional decline during her hospitalisation, including refusing food and progressive immobility de…
85y · Female·Multiple injuries sustained as a passenger in a motor vehicle collision
… a motor vehicle collision caused by her husband's driving error. Her husband had documented progressive cognitive decline and dementia from at least 2010, yet no assessment of his fitness to drive was made by treating …
78y · Female·Stab wounds to the chest
…s fatally stabbed by her husband Mr B in their Melbourne home in November 2019. Mr B had documented mild cognitive impairment diagnosed in 2017-2018, with progressive deterioration observed by family in the 18 months pr…
48y · Female·Complications of early onset dementia
…et dementia in 2019 with an expected lifespan of 5-8 years, and moved to residential care in 2023 as her cognitive and functional decline progressed. She entered palliative care six weeks before death and died peacefull…
61y · Male·Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
…3 March 2018 while subject to a Level 2 Inpatient Treatment Order. He presented with rapidly progressive cognitive decline, speech difficulties, and motor dysfunction from November 2017 onwards. Initial assessment by hi…
58y · Male·drowning
…oliday on 27 March 2003 and is presumed to have drowned. He had recently been diagnosed with significant cognitive impairment affecting information processing and memory following complaints of fatigue and short-term me…
83y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in collision with train (pedestrian)
…ck by a train while attempting to climb from railway tracks. Despite living in aged care with documented cognitive decline and falls, he was permitted unsupervised community access per his daughter's written instruction…
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…
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…
72y · Female·drowning
…e 2021 after leaving the Lachlan Hotel in the evening. She had a history of stroke (2013) with resulting cognitive decline and mobility limitations, and dementia. The coroner found she most likely inadvertently left the…
99y · Male·Pneumonia
A 99-year-old man with cognitive decline sustained a hip fracture from a fall and subsequently underwent surgery with informed consent. H…
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