Essays about: "dementia care"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 47 essays containing the words dementia care.

1. 26. The Swedish BPSD registry and outdoor environment assessment : potential for development in dementia care

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Erik Nilsson; [2019]
   Keywords : BPSD registry; BPSD; dementia; dementia care; EBD; outdoor environment; QET;

   Abstract : Aging populations and a subsequent increasing number of people suffering from dementia are worldwide growing issues. Only in Sweden, 150000 people are diag-nosed with dementia and within 30 years that number are expected to be doubled. READ MORE

3. 27. Scoping review of facilitative aspects of occupational, personal and environmental factors of caregivers occupational performance when caring for a person with major neurocognitive disorder (NCD)

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

   Author : Paula Tuomi; [2019]
   Keywords : facilitate; caregiver; major neurocognitive disorder; NCD; dementia; occupational performance; PEO-model; occupation; environment; personal causation;

   Abstract : People with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) condition called dementia are mainly taken care by family members. The number of people suffering from neurocognitive disorders is estimated to increase. Providing care for the person with NCD can be stressful and demanding which is why effective interventions to support caregivers are needed. READ MORE

4. 28. Experiences and challenges of family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Gloria Matovu; [2018]
   Keywords : Alzheimer disease; family caregivers; dementia; experiences; challenges;

   Abstract : Background: A family caregiver is a person living close to an individual in need of care. Being a relative of an Alzheimer’s patient involves switching roles from being a family member to a care giver.  Studies have shown that it’s usually spouses and children especially daughters who offer care to their love ones in their homes. READ MORE

5. 29. The Impact of ICT-enabled solutions on elderly with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Informatik

   Author : Ladan Sarvari; Samaneh Norouzi; [2018]
   Keywords : Quality of life; Cognitive Impairment; eHealth; Mild Dementia; Professional Healthcare perspective; Digitalization of healthcare; ICT for elderly; ICT in healthcare;

   Abstract : Background: Previous studies have shown that ICT applications could affect elderly people who suffer from mild dementia (MD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) positively. These applications might help patients with MD or MCI, improving their cognitive performance, independency and, their quality of life. READ MORE

6. 30. Prevention of malnutrition among older persons with dementia : an interview study of Cape Town Care Home Nurses’ preventative work

   University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

   Author : Sofia Adler Franzén; Lovisa Larsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Cape Town; Care Homes; Dementia; Identification; Malnutrition; Nurses; Older Persons; Prevention.;

   Abstract : Background Malnutrition among older persons with dementia is a common issue due to the consequences of the diagnosis, such as physical hindrances or forgetting to eat. Preventative work, against malnutrition for example, is part of the work responsibility of a registered nurse (Swedish Society of Nursing (SSN, 2011). READ MORE