Les soins aux personnes âgées atteintes de la maladie d'Alzheimer et d'autres formes de démence
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Study of 130,000 seniors (age 65 and older) who received publicly funded long-term home care in 2007–2008 including many with complex health conditions. Found that, in 2007-2008, one in five seniors (20%) receiving long-term home care had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Nearly one in six (17%) of these clients with dementia were suffering from moderate to severe impairment in cognition and daily functioning yet still managed to remain at home.
Also found that one in six (17%) seniors with dementia living in residential care facilities (such as nursing or long-term care homes) in 2008-2009 had relatively low levels of impairment or could still perform basic functions quite well on their own. The odds of a senior with low impairment being placed in residential care were seven times more likely if the senior had a tendency to wander. Marital status was also a factor in determining whether a senior with low impairment was newly admitted to a care facility rather than at home with home care.
Study that finds the total expectation of life for women is 26% greater than that for men, but women's expectations of life with dementia and of life in institutions are more than twice the corresponding expectations for men.
Discusses steps to keeping your brain healthy, such as nourishing your brain, keeping your brain safe, exercising your brain and your body, avoiding substances that may disrupt the brain's metabolism, avoiding stress and getting enough sleep.
Discusses the use of cholinesterase inhibitors in patients with a variety of types of dementia and cognitive impairment, looking critically at the clinical trial evidence on these drugs.
Provides support and information to people with the disease and their caregivers. Runs support groups across B.C. to help people newly diagnosed with the disease (Early Stage Support Group) and to help caregivers (Caregivers Support Group) deal with their everyday challenges. Funds research into the cause and cure of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Funds social and psychological research focusing on finding improved methods of caregiving and delivering services to people affected by dementia. Advocates with the government on important and relevant policy issues. Promotes public education and awareness to ensure people know where to turn for help. Recruits volunteers to help make a difference to people affected by the disease.
Offers a summary of the magnitude of dementia in Canada, research on risk factors and preventive factors, caregiving issues, and health policy implications. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
Brings together an accumulating body of evidence about the scope and nature of Alzheimer’s disease in African-Americans. Demonstrates that Alzheimer’s disease is more prevalent among African-Americans than among whites (US).
