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The opinion of professional caregivers about the platform understAID for patients with dementia
(International Scientific Information, 2016-10-10)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND: The person with dementia should be treated as an unique person regarding symptoms directly associated with dementia, such as problems with memory, hallucinations, and delusions, as well as other ...
Bright Light Therapy in Older Adults with Moderate to Very Severe Dementia: Immediate Effects on Behavior, Mood, and Physiological Parameters
(MDPI, 2021-08-19)
[Abstract] Bright light therapy (BLT) has demonstrated positive short- and long-term effects in people with cognitive impairment or dementia; however, the immediate impact of BLT sessions has been scarcely investigated. ...
Correlation between depression and burden observed in informal caregivers of people suffering from dementia with time spent on caregiving and dementia severity
(Verduci, 2016)
[Abstract] OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to compare data on the examined population of informal caregivers of people suffering from dementia with previous studies, as well as to assess the correlation between (i) ...
The influence of neuroticism and extraversion on the perceived burden of dementia caregivers: an exploratory study
(Elsevier, 2012-08-18)
[Abstract] Most studies reflect dementia caregivers usually sustain higher levels of burden compared to other
caregivers. However, they do not consider variability within the caregiver, such as personality traits. ...
Effects of multisensory stimulation on a sample of institutionalized elderly people with dementia diagnosis: a controlled longitudinal trial
(Sage, 2014-03-06)
[Abstract] Long-term effects of multisensory stimulation were assessed using a ‘‘Snoezelen’’ room on older residents with dementia.
Thirty patients were randomly assigned to 3 groups: multisensory stimulation environment ...
What causes grief in dementia caregivers?
(Elsevier, 2014-06-26)
[Abstract] Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in the world. Most AD patients
become dependent on their relatives, i.e. family caregivers. Providing care to a person with AD ...
Optimal nonpharmacological management of agitation in Alzheimer’s disease: challenges and solutions
(Dove Press, 2016-02-22)
[Abstract] Many patients with Alzheimer’s disease will develop agitation at later stages of
the disease, which constitutes one of the most challenging and distressing aspects of dementia.
Recently, nonpharmacological ...
Helping the family carers of Alzheimer's patients: from theory... to practice: a preliminary study
(Elsevier, 2000-04-24)
[Abstract] Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents one of the most important health issues in the western world. The ongoing care that the AD patient requires typically causes high stress levels, fatigue, irritation and ...
Coste asistencial del paciente con deterioro cognitivo: paciente institucionalizado versus paciente en domicilio
(Liga de Geriatras y Gerontólogos de Lengua Latina, 1999)
[Resumen] Introducción y objetivos: La mayor parte de las personas mayores permanecen en su domicilio cuando envejecen generando una carga asistencial a sus cuidadores difícil de cuantificar; por ello, el objetivo de este ...
Application of light therapy in older adults with cognitive impairment: A systematic review
(Elsevier, 2020-08-02)
[Abstract]
This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy of light therapy on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), cognition, functional status, and quality of life in older adults with cognitive ...