Essays about: "dementia care"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 47 essays containing the words dementia care.
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6. Creating a sense of home
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : The project is an investigation in how architecture can support the sense of home and the spatial understanding in care homes for people with dementia.Many of the existing care homes from the mid-20th century need to be renovated and often have a more institutional design. READ MORE
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7. The experience of elderly cognitive impairment groups and their carers under the background of COVID-19 socialisolation : A literature review
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskapAbstract : Background: The covid-19 epidemic is spreading globally, and the restrictionsimposed by the epidemic pose significant challenges for older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers, and social isolation will have a profound impact on theirhealth and well-being. Understanding the experiences of older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers can help improve the quality of care and social support. READ MORE
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8. Caregivers' perceptions and experience of using robots for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia : A descriptive literature review
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskapAbstract : Background: With the continuous growth of the number of elderly people around the world, the number of people with Alzheimer's disease has increased simultaneously. In recent years, robots have been used in the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease in many countries. READ MORE
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9. Lion’s mane mushroom : A fungus to remember, a novel venture into dementia therapy
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : As life expectancy increases globally, so does the prevalence of age-related diseases, some of which are more difficult to adapt to and accommodate for than others. In particular, neurodegenerative disorders are among those for which adaptations are more complex, often requiring long-term care. READ MORE
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10. Development of a portable immersive experience for use in dementia care
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : A prototype of a product that provides an immersive visual experience for dementia care, developed by Biosfär AB, has shown promising results when used in daily activities and therapy sessions. The project behind this thesis was to develop a concept for a portable version based on the functions of the current prototype. READ MORE
