Published in:
01-10-2019 | Dementia | Concise Research Reports
Dementia and Firearms: an Exploratory Survey of Caregiver Needs
Authors:
Marian E. Betz, MD, MPH, Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, Christopher E. Knoepke, PhD, MSW, Rachel L. Johnson, MS, Rocco Pallin, MPH, Matthew Miller, MD, ScD, Garen J. Wintemute, MD, MPH
Published in:
Journal of General Internal Medicine
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Issue 10/2019
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Excerpt
The cognitive impairment and behavioral disturbances accompanying dementia can impair individuals’ ability to safely operate a car or be home alone; these issues may also increase risk of firearm injury or death, for both persons with dementia (PWD) and caregivers.
1 Healthcare providers have a recognized role in providing guidance related to both driving and home safety, and materials for providers
2 and the public
3, 4 exist. Although firearm access in dementia has received increasing attention recently,
5, 6 it is unknown whether caregivers of PWD need or want help on this topic, nor is it known how resources on firearm safety compare with driving and home safety for PWD and their caregivers. …
