Dementia

How high is the prevalence of dementia for people over 60 in Europe? (2018)

Bacigalupo, Ilaria; Mayer, Flavia; Lacorte, Eleonora; Di Pucchio, Alessandra; Marzolini, Fabrizio; Canevelli, Marco et al. (2018): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Prevalence of Dementia in Europe: Estimates from the Highest-Quality Studies Adopting the DSM IV Diagnostic Criteria. In: Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD 66 (4), S. 1471–1481.

Which intervention is NOT considered to reduce behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia?

Structured and adapted activities and environment

Social contacts, physical activity

Sensory stimulation, behavioural interventions as positive reinforcement

Refer to reality

Lahaie, Julie; Brousseau, Martine (2019): Effective interventions for individuals presenting with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. In: Occupational Therapy Now (21 (3)), S. 15–17.

Which factors of the physical environment are supportive for people with dementia and their carers?

familiar, comfortable environment

fall-risk-low environment and low orientation challenges

low-sensory stimulation

all of them

Lee, Sook Y.; Chaudhury, Habib; Hung, Lillian (2016): Exploring staff perceptions on the role of physical environment in dementia care setting. In: Dementia (London, England) 15 (4), S. 743–755.

The validation therapy is an interactive technique for people with memory loss and a reduced sense of self and identity to improve communication with them. It was created by Naomi Feil, in which year did she create this?

1967

1940

2002

1989

Bleathman, C.; Morton, I. (1996): Validation therapy: a review of its contribution to dementia care. In: British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) 5 (14), S. 866–868.