Managing Transitions and Placement of Caring for a Relative With Alzheimer’s Disease  

Oleh:

Liken, Michelle A.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Home Health Care Management & Practice vol. 14 no. 1 (Dec. 2001), page 31-39.
Topik: Alzheimer’s disease; dementia; assisted living facility placement; skilled nursing facility placement; Liken Placement-Transition Algorithm (LPTA); institutionalization; community services; family caregivers; care management; decision making
Fulltext: 31HHC141.pdf (73.63KB)

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is hallmarked by progressive cognitive impairment. As memory loss worsens and functional abilities decline, family caregivers may need additional communitybased support. In later stages of the disease, families must often consider institutional placement. Home care nurses are frequently put in the difficult position of approaching family caregivers about the need for supportive services and placement in a care facility. A better understanding of phase-based interventions will help home care nurses more effectively assist family caregivers of a relative with AD manage transitions and possible facility placement.

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