Category: Dementia

Table of Contents Introduction Dementia-Related Behaviors Policy Description Specific Legislators Involved in Policy Development Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) Policy Influence on Clinical Practice Policy Use by Interprofessional Teams Conclusion References Introduction Dementia is detrimental to socialization and personal growth and development among patients since it impairs brain functions. Although dementia is not…

Table of Contents Equipment Environment Activity Description Instructions Leadership Considerations Discussion Questions for Participatory Horticultural Therapy Adaptations Adaptation Example in Detail: Schizophrenia References Equipment The activity requires basic gardening equipment, such as seeds, pots, and tools. It is preferable to have a dedicated garden spot outdoors. The participants should be provided with simple gardening clothes…

Introduction The present paper discusses a study which intends to improve the awareness of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) in nurses and correctional officers working at a correctional institution. Modern research indicates that medical and other personnel tends to demonstrate an insufficient understanding of BPSD and its management (Spector, Orrell, & Goyder,…

Table of Contents Summary Emotions Confidence Work Cited Summary Dementia is a general term for memory loss, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life, with Alzheimer’s being a common cause. Dementia causes several psychological effects that are broadly classified as emotional or confidence effects. Emotional effects interfere…

Table of Contents Introduction Martin’s Challenges and Primary Issues Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies Conclusion References Introduction The current paper is dedicated to the research related to the case of Martin, an older adult who faces a variety of challenges in his life. Martin was diagnosed with a mild form of dementia which causes him to forget…

Abstract With the increase of life expectancy, the number of people suffering from age-related diseases has also increased. Dementia syndrome is admittedly one of such disorders. Dementia can be caused by different factors that influence the specifics of the disease’s development. It is obvious that special attention must be paid to the investigation of these…

More and more people have been diagnosed to have dementia. These people need special care that may be provided by their relatives or specially trained caregivers. It has been observed that women with dementia who have daughters are usually cared for by them. Catherine Ward-Griffin, Nancy Bol, and Abram Oudshoorn’s research is devoted to the…

Introduction Older adults with dementia especially those in the ages of 65 years and above have been identified as a vulnerable population to falling cases in nursing homes. Falls often lead to serious injuries causing the patient’s disability. According to Miake-Lye, Hempel, Ganz, & Shekelle (2013), “the reported rate of falls in acute care hospitals…

The article under analysis is titled Perspectives of women with dementia receiving care from their adult daughters and written by C. Ward-Griffin, A. Oudshoorn, K. Clark, and N. Bol. This article is devoted to the necessity of home care for people with dementia. The demand for dementia home care services has increased during the last…

Table of Contents Dementia Bladder Infection Immobility Anxiety Blindness Summary References Dementia Dementia represents an incurable yet preventable and manageable mental health issue. In the case under analysis, the presence of dementia must be determined by performing several key tests. Specifically, the patient’s cognitive and analytical skills will have to be assessed to determine the…