Understanding ethical principles in dementia and autonomy in old age
Ethical Challenges in Ageing and Dementia were discussed during two seminars organized by the Department of Gerontology and Dementia Studies, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, within the University of Malta in collaboration with CareMalta Group, which this year is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with several initiatives that reflect the company’s ethos, that of commitment to the […]
LGBTIQ+ & Dementia: The lived experience
A discussion celebrating diversity in Long Term Care, by guest speaker Patrick Ettenes, was held at Casa Arkati. A talk during which Ettenes talked about the personal experiences of living with dementia as an LGBTQ+ person.Diagnosed at 31 with frontal atrophy dementia, Patrick has at 39 already outlived his life expectancy and as someone living […]
Dealing with Dementia: “Reaching out is crucial” – CareMalta CEO
Day after day, we meet various people from different walks of life, with different cultures and habits at work and in our social life. One of the most common topics that people speak about nowadays is how dementia has hit one of their family members. Dementia, just like any other illness, brings about fear, anxiety, […]