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Keeping up health promotion practices in specialized day care units for people with dementia

Authors

Gustafsdottir, M.

Journal

American Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease And Other Dementias, Volume: 26, No.: 6, Pages.: 437-442

Year of Publication

2011

Abstract

Background: Health promotion practices hold promises for elderly individuals’ quality of life. This article shows that such practices can be promoted in specialized day care units for individuals with dementia.; Method: Group interviews with 8 groups of staff (comprising 24 staff members) in 3 day care units.; Results: Rather than referring directly to health promotion practices, the staff-members talked about the importance of regular drinks and meals, as well as exercise such as gym programs, walking, and swimming sessions for the wellbeing of their clients. They also maintained that the pursuit of different individual interests reduced stress both for the individual client and for the respective family.; Conclusion: Day care for elderly individuals with dementia can promote individual health practices, in as much as it is based on knowledgeable monitoring of health and well-being. Such health practices strengthen the daycare client’s optimal independent function which the staff members regard as a prerequisite for living at home.;

Bibtex Citation

@article{Gustafsdottir_2011, doi = {10.1177/1533317511424893}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533317511424893}, year = 2011, month = {sep}, publisher = {{SAGE} Publications}, volume = {26}, number = {6}, pages = {437--442}, author = {M. Gustafsdottir}, title = {Keeping up Health Promotion Practices in Specialized Day Care Units for People With Dementia}, journal = {American Journal of Alzheimer{textquotesingle}s Disease and Other Dementias} }

Keywords

aged, day care, dementia, family, family nursing, female, food services, geriatric nursing, health promotion, humans, hygiene, iceland, members, methods, nursing, nursing staff, organization administration, psychology, qualitative research, quality of life, staff, stress, psychological, therapy, toilet facilities, views

Countries of Study

Iceland

Types of Dementia

Dementia (general / unspecified)

Types of Study

Focus Group, Interview Study

Type of Outcomes

Other

Settings

Day Care

Type of Interventions

Risk Factor Modification

Risk Factor Modifications

At risk population