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Is saving autonomy considered an ethical dilemma in dementia care?

According to a study published in BMC Health Services Research, caring for people with dementia at home raises ethical dilemmas of how to balance autonomy with safety and well-being. This conflict is at the core of the question: Is saving autonomy considered an ethical dilemma in dementia care?

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Should you tell a person with dementia that they have it?

According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, with a staggering 10 million new cases each year. For caregivers and families, the question, "Should you tell a person with dementia that they have it?" is one of the most difficult ethical and emotional dilemmas to navigate.

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