[astropsyche]

Thanks for your replies - and I accept what you all have to say. However, one of the biggest problems people living with dementia have is that all too often they are moved from their family home into residential care homes. Now I know carers in these homes are increasingly well trained and do a good job under difficult conditions. But, my work was caring for dementia sufferers in their own homes until they passed away - peacefully usually. I nursed several of my clients for years and this was a great comfort to the families of those I cared for. My fear is that, when times get very tough, which it looks increasingly like they are, our elders will be the last group in the pecking order. In my view - the implications for 750,000 persons living with dementia currently and many more cases expected in the next ten years are dire. I fear also the ignorance and misunderstanding of the nature of dementia - and how best to care for these people. Of course - if Baroness Warnock does get her way - where will it end? This is a slippery slope - one negotiated without shame by the Nazis. The nearest we have to Nazis today are those currently in 'charge' of our countries!