Activity Preferences of Persons With Dementia

Menne, Heather L.; Johnson, Justin; Whitlatch, Carol J.; Schwartz, Sarah M.

doi:10.1080/01924788.2012.696234

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“…As described, people diagnosed with dementia are older and have worse conditions in terms of their physical and mental health, and their HRQL. However, it has been shown that older people with cognitive impairment (Cahill & Diaz-Ponce, 2011) can often communicate their preferences about what is important to them (Lucas-Carrasco et al, 2011;Menne et al, 2012).…”

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“…Be that as it may, people with dementia have a certain tendency to engage in a wide variety of activities, depending on their level of physical and mental ability (Menne, Johnson, Whitlatch, & Schwartz, 2012). Evidence seems to indicate that needs, as company and daytime activities, remain unmet and much can be done in this respect to improve the quality of life of the residents with dementia (Hancock, Woods, Challis, & Orrell, 2006).…”

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Active ageing and quality of life: factors associated with participation in leisure activities among institutionalized older adults, with and without dementia

Fernández-Mayoralas

Rojo-Pérez

Martinez‐Martín

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Aging & Mental Health

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Active ageing and quality of life: factors associated with participation in leisure activities among institutionalized older adults, with and without dementia

Fernández-Mayoralas

Rojo-Pérez

Martinez‐Martín

et al. 2015

Aging & Mental Health

128

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“…It seems that knowing their loved ones were having a meaningful day and were receiving good care may lead to a form of safety and a reduction of caregiver burden amongst the relatives. The relatives could cope better in their everyday lives and explore more of the meaning of the life situation [8,33].…”

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Relatives’ experiences of everyday life when receiving day care services for persons with dementia living at home

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Saur³

2013

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Relatives often become involved in the care of people with dementia who are living at home. The caregivers' burdens are extensively described in several studies, and one of the most common, unmet needs of the caregivers is the opportunity for daytime activities. The aim in this qualitative study is therefore to explore the everyday lives of eight relatives of people with dementia who are receiving day care services. A content analysis is used, and three major themes emerge and are discussed: 1) when life becomes chaotic; 2) rebuilding a new, everyday life; and 3) the agonies of choice. The findings indicate that day care service offers respite care, and, at the same time, it gives both the relatives and those with dementia a meaningful day. These findings can also be described as relatives traveling a route from a situation characterized by chaos and suffering to a new life situation that has meaning through day care services. It is important to note that despite this new meaning in the relatives' lives, the relatives continue to struggle with decisions about the futures of their loves ones in regard to the dilemma of placing them in an institution versus aging in place.

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“…Ainsi, la stimulation et le plaisir vécus par les personnes atteintes viendraient non seulement prévenir les problèmes cognitifs, mais ils atténueraient les effets délétères de la maladie, notamment en favorisant la bonne humeur (Chiu et al, 2014). Toutefois, Menne, Johnson, Whitlatch et Schwartz (2012) nous rappellent la nécessité de tenir compte des préférences des personnes atteintes pour un impact optimal des activités. Encourager les personnes avec atteintes cognitives à poursuivre des activités auxquelles elles accordent du sens et de la valeur constitue également une intervention susceptible de contribuer à maintenir leur bien-être et leur qualité de vie (Öhman & Nygard, 2005).…”

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Participation sociale et personnes ayant des atteintes cognitives et centre communautaire de loisir : une équation possible?

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Validating support of social participation for people with cognitive impairment (CI) plays a predominant role in maintaining identity, autonomy, sense of belonging and social bonding. Yet what restricts this participation-intervention methods, cognitive impairment, or other individuals in the participant's environment? This study documents stakeholders', volunteers' and users' perceptions of people with CI in community recreation centres (CRC). Six focus groups (n = 44) in Montreal, Quebec City and Drummondville highlighted some issues concerning this subject. Although sympathetic to a society where people with multiple weaknesses coexist, participants are not convinced of the need to include those whose memory and judgment are failing. The integration of people with CI includes relational and organizational challenges and questions our relationship to cognitive aging and performance values in an inclusive environment.

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Activity Preferences of Persons With Dementia

Cited by 49 publications

References 26 publications

Active ageing and quality of life: factors associated with participation in leisure activities among institutionalized older adults, with and without dementia

Active ageing and quality of life: factors associated with participation in leisure activities among institutionalized older adults, with and without dementia

Relatives’ experiences of everyday life when receiving day care services for persons with dementia living at home

Participation sociale et personnes ayant des atteintes cognitives et centre communautaire de loisir : une équation possible?

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