Failings in care of dementia sufferers exposed

Failings in care of dementia sufferers exposed - Telegraph: Elderly people suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer's disease are being denied food and drink, while just one in five UK hospitals makes sure that nurses are told if their patients have such a diagnosis. The audit, involving almost 8,000 patients with dementia, found that less than half were given basic tests to assess their brain function – and diagnose their condition, or its deterioration – when they were admitted.