A “desirable” way to die?

In late 2007, British best-selling sci-fi author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease called posterior cortical atrophy. This degenerative brain disorder causes the nerve cells in the back of the brain to die gradually. Eventually along with vision impairments, the individual experiences memory loss, disorientation and sometimes hallucinations. [...]

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The Nursing Home Staffing Debacle

Connecticut Dems seeking to update nursing home laws; many have high hopes to increase in minimum staffing standards, but where will the nursing staff be recruited from? While it’s a step in the right direction, the 9.5 million dollar proposed funding to support higher staffing levels “doesn’t even come close to enough money”, says Toni [...]

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