excess disabilityAn in-depth case study was undertaken to assess the effects of what Kitwood has termed malignant social psychology on the observed behaviour of an Alzheimer's disease sufferer. Interviews were conducted with the spouse and observations were made in an adult day-care centre, where...
Critically, patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at early stages have been observed to have reduced MW during the SART [58]. Nonetheless, by taking into account the SART performances, the study revealed that patients with AD were more dependent upon the speed-accuracy trade-off than healthy...
Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition that mainly affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to carry out daily activities, with Alzheimer’s being its most common form. Social isolation is a common phenomenon among people with dementia, and it can occur due to several factors, such...
Physical disability: people with physical disabilities are those whose physical differences are visible, as evidenced by a missing limb, atypical gait, or the use of a wheelchair. In addition, with a physical disability, the person’s physical functioning, i.e., mobility, dexterity, and stamina...
Older adults with cognitive impairment stood out, with 12- to 13-fold increased prevalence and incidence of disability [8]. Sternberg et al. emphasized that disability, cognition, and mood are important elements for developing frailty [9]. Social support was significantly and negatively associated ...
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