Cognition, care homes and COVID-19: sacrificing minds to keep bodies alive
International Journal of Care and Caring
; 6(1):261-266, 2022.
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in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1770609
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 restrictions are described from my standpoint with my mother living in residential care. I argue that restrictions have saved my mother's body, through destroying her mental capacity. The unstated assumption - live bodies justify sacrificed minds - are voiced. Her quality of life remains at an all-time low, with her body preserved only through the sapping of life's relevance through a drastic reduction in meaningful contact with her family and loved ones. I believe that my mother never would have wished to be kept alive at this cost, but, unfortunately, she no longer has capacity to discuss such issues.
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International Journal of Care and Caring
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2022
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