dementia

21

Nov

2022

Mental Capacity – Judge Sanctions Dementia Sufferer's Return to Jamaica

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Written by Tracy Creed

Dementia is a threat that everyone must face and it is vital to both make and clearly express your own plans for your future before you lose the mental capacity to do so. The High Court made that point in sanctioning a frail pensioner's discharge...

07

Apr

2022

Dementia Sufferer's Best Interests Prevail in Care Home Contact Dispute

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Written by Tracy Creed

When it comes to vulnerable people who are unable to make important decisions for themselves, family judges focus on just one thing – their best interests. In a striking case on point, the High Court ruled that it would not serve the welfare of an...

24

Mar

2021

COVID-19 – High Court authorises vaccination of elderly dementia sufferer

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Written by Tracy Creed

Should vulnerable people who lack the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves be vaccinated against COVID-19 even in the face of objections from their loved ones? The High Court confronted that uniquely difficult issue in the case...

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