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Commentary Urges Dementia-Level Support for Cognitive Impairment in Homelessness
Key Takeaways
- A commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal argues that cognitive impairment is a prevalent but often unaddressed driver of chronic homelessness in Canada.
- Author Dr. Sumantra "Monty" Ghosh is an addiction medicine specialist and associate professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
- Causes cited include fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, adverse childhood experiences, traumatic brain injury, injuries from substance use disorders, and mental health conditions affecting memory, executive function and comprehension.
- Ghosh argues that care should match the dementia model: 24-hour supervision and safety monitoring, brain rehabilitation, and structure beyond conventional interventions such as Housing First.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com