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Thus, in terms of having non-pharmacological care recognized to be as important as pharmacological interventions and biomedical research, we must begin to consider the longer term effects of those interventions. It no longer seems appropriate to simply report on care recipient comfort and mood, decreased use of psychotropic medications, weight, and satisfaction. Studying care recipients in nursing homes is no longer enough. To have our contributions to dementia care recognized, nurses now must shift our attention to larger, more global ideas. We need to focus on maintaining individuals with dementia in their homes or other appropriate settings. It is only through the use of preventive and anticipatory measures that emphasize cost containment will nurses continue to be leaders in the field of dementia. This is not your grandmother's Alzheimer's disease.
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Doença de Alzheimer/terapia , Planejamento em Saúde , Promoção da Saúde , Idoso , Progressão da Doença , Humanos , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Hospice care provides an excellent opportunity to improve comfort and quality of life for patients who will die of this disease and to assist family caregivers. By employing the elements that have been discussed, the hospice benefit can be tailored to meet the unique needs of a growing number of people in our communities who need hospice care, and to provide a more satisfying experience for the hospice provider.
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Demência/enfermagem , Hospitais para Doentes Terminais/organização & administração , Cuidadores/psicologia , Demência/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde , Qualidade de Vida , Estados UnidosRESUMO
As the number of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) increases, clinicians must learn to educate patients and their caregivers about the communication problems associated with different stages of illness. Patients with AD will experience varying degrees of language impairments, concentration problems, and difficulty expressing themselves. Caregivers can learn to avoid common communication mistakes, such as correcting, reasoning with, and arguing with the person with AD. By equipping caregivers with strategies to aid verbal and nonverbal communication, clinicians can improve the interactions between patients with AD and their caregivers and lessen frustration on both sides.
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Adaptação Psicológica , Doença de Alzheimer/psicologia , Cuidadores/educação , Relações Interpessoais , Comportamento Verbal , Adulto , HumanosRESUMO
Major changes in the care and treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer's type have been made, and more are looming on the horizon. This article presents current information regarding pathology, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options. Additionally, the newest medications and alternative approaches to this prevalent disease are discussed.