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Commentary calls for dementia-level support to address cognitive impairment in homelessness (opens in a new tab)

medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-21

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High rates of cognitive impairment in people experiencing homelessness demand radical policy change

Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2026
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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedCognitive impairment is a prevalent but often unaddressed factor in chronic homelessness, and it must be addressed to help reduce homelessness, argues the author of a commentary published in CMAJ.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedDr. Sumantra Monty Ghosh argues that many people who are homeless have cognitive dysfunction severe enough to limit their ability to live independently.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedThe commentary says care for people with cognitive impairment experiencing homelessness should include support similar to that offered to people with dementia: 24-hour supervision and safety monitoring, brain rehabilitation, and structure beyond conventional interventions like Housing First.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe article says routine screening is important to identify people with cognitive impairment and provide appropriate care and support.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedGhosh concludes that if this foundational driver remains unaddressed, most conventional responses to Canada's homelessness crisis will continue to fail, and that focusing on the estimated half of people experiencing chronic homelessness who have substantial brain injuries could improve outcomes.View evidenceHide evidence

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High rates of cognitive impairment in people experiencing homelessness demand radical policy change

Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2026

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High rates of cognitive impairment in people experiencing homelessness demand radical policy change

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Mobility Multimodal Prediction of Gait Decline, Fall Risk, and Loss of Functional Independence in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Review of Applied Science and Technology · 2024 · Crossref

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