A recent study concludes that survivors of COVID-19 appear to be at increased risk of psychiatric sequelae. This reports reflects the potential for an increased surge of workers’ compensation claims attributed to exposure to coronavirus in the workplace.
Showing posts with label Dementia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dementia. Show all posts
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Thursday, August 7, 2014
The Alzheimer's Risk
Today's post is shared from David DePaolo at daviddepaolo.blogspot.com
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| As you likely are aware, Mom is in a memory care facility, so the California Supreme Court's ruling on whether a patient (or the family of a patient) may be liable for injuries to an Alzheimer's care worker caught my attention. Mom is in a top quality memory care facility and I am fortunate enough to be able to visit her on average of twice a week, so I have become quite familiar with (and friends with) many of the residents and their families at the facility. Dementia and Alzheimer's (a subset of dementia) are odd afflictions - some folks, like my mom, just don't remember much of anything, but they're pleasant. They smile, joke and are overall convivial. Others though get the worst of the disease and can be aggressive, combative and sometimes a bit scary. These folks may be old, but can be very strong - mind over matter is not just a saying! I've seen workers hit by patients, and I, myself have been the subject of aggressive behavior by an Alzheimer's patient. Work injuries are a very real part of the Alzheimer's care worker's occupation. And the Supreme Court has said that work comp the only remedy for such care workers. The majority opinion in Gregory v. Cott expressly declared that because agitation and physical aggression are common late-stage symptoms of Alzheimer's, injuries to caregivers are not unusual. As I noted, my experience would support this observation.
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Mom doesn't bite.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
NFL concussion payout formula would provide up to $5 million per retired player
Today's post is shared from nola.com
The awards could reach $5 million for athletes with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease; $4 million for a death involving brain trauma; and $3 million for dementia cases.Lawyers representing former NFL players in the proposed $765 million settlement of thousands of concussion-related claims detailed Monday how the money would be divided. Under the payout formula, those maximum awards would go to players under 45, who would likely need more lifetime care. For a man in his early 60s, the awards top out at $3 million for ALS and $950,000 for Alzheimer's disease. An 80-year-old with early dementia would get $25,000. Individual awards would also reflect how long the player spent in the NFL, unrelated medical issues and other factors. For instance, the award could be reduced significantly if someone had injuries from an unrelated stroke or car accident. Men without any neurological problems would get baseline testing, and could seek compensation if test reveal any problems. "This is an extraordinary settlement for retired NFL players and their families -- from those who suffer with severe neurocognitive illnesses today, to those who are currently healthy but fear they may develop symptoms decades into the future," lead players' lawyers... |
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Family Makes the Difference
Mom and Dad are late in their years. Mom is 89 and has moderate dementia. Dad just turned 91 and was in excellent physical health despite a history of heart disease and bypass surgeries.
"Was" is the critical verb in the prior sentence. Dad is the decision maker, always has been. A retired dentist who had a successful practice, he is a leader and is used to being in charge. Also a faithful husband and family man, Dad made a personal commitment to himself years ago to take care of his wife to the end. He will also admit that he is the world's worst planner ... except for when it came to vacations. He didn't count on disability. Having elderly parents, seeing their travails on a weekly basis (my commitment to them was to visit at least once a week), and watching them sunset physically and mentally, provides some awareness of the disabled state. Dementia is a terrible disease. It progresses gradually, taking elements of memory away from daily functioning in a cruel manner. At Mom's stage, she forgets sometimes just how to walk, so she falls and then can't get back up. Dad thought he could deal with this. He thought wrong. Dad has sciatica and pain radiates down his leg. This started a few months ago. A shot of cortisone every once in a while alleviates the symptoms and he goes about his days with good energy and strength. But when he has to wait because of dosing issues, or just access issues, he can't move much without a walker. This past week was a seminal week in my father's... |
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