dementiacaregivingAlzheimer's diseaseOlder American's Actagingsexual orientationgender identityIn the United States, the unique challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals living with dementia have been largely overlooked b...
Therapy for individuals living with dementia, their family and caregivers My loved one has dementia, why would they need therapy? Mental health care for older adult and those living with dementia is a passion of mine. Unfortunately, many do not realize the importance of supporting our loved ones...
Only 59.3% stated that ACDs for individuals living with a dementia were always or often regularly reviewed. 53.8% identified that ACDs were always adhered to when an individuals' circumstances changed. 62.6% felt that understanding among families about ACDs was sometimes, or often, a barrier to...
In addition, another type of intervention program which provided tailored activities for individuals living with dementia based on their capabilities and interests also reduced frequency of behavioral problems of individuals with dementia and improved caregiver mastery over time [42]. Other types of ...
The answer is yes, when their support is based on the revolutionary Possibilities byBaycrest™model. This novel and innovative memory care model, first introduced at Baycrest Terraces this past spring, creates uniquely customized experiences so individu...
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With an ageing demographic, the number of people living with dementia in the community is increasing, putting huge pressure on individuals, carers, health and social care services and societies. Collaborative working between the public and voluntary sector is one way to help alleviate this pressure,...
Dementia is common in the older population and many people living with dementia have concomitant medical conditions. Prevalence rates for dementia, stroke and visual impairment did not change substantially between the two studies amongst those over the age of 75; however, diabetes prevalence has increa...
Clients with dementia may require assistance from a caregiver to use online counseling platforms. Still, by eliminating the need to travel, the process may be less time-consuming. Individuals with dementia may experience fear of leaving their homes or have physical disabilities that impede their ...
The current study provided a means for individuals with dementia to express how they experienced music therapist-led group singing in a residential care home. The guiding research question was: What is the experience of music therapist-led singing group for individuals with dementia living in a ...