BUILDING SOCIAL SUPPORT IN ADULT CHILD CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA: THE NYUCI-AC

Virtual support groups for family caregivers of persons with dementia

The Memory Magic concept (copyrighted, patent pending) is an innovative, engaging group activity for up to 20 persons with cognitive disabilities in both institutional and home care settings. A single activity staffer can run the activity leaving other staff to complete other tasks. The game may also be used for those with dementia, head trauma or intellectual disabilities at home. One hundred ...

Effects of the NYU caregiver intervention-adult child on residential care placement.

PURPOSE This study determined whether the NYU Caregiver Intervention, adapted in Minnesota for adult child caregivers (NYUCI-AC), prevented or delayed residential care placement for persons with dementia. DESIGN AND METHODS A single-blinded randomized controlled trial design was used. One hundred and seven adult child caregivers of persons with dementia were randomly assigned to the NYUCI-AC ...

Depression and Anxiety in Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

the role of type-d personality, social support and self-compassion in prediction of health behaviors in coronary heart disease patients

نظر به اهمیت و تاثیر روزافزون عوامل روانی – اجتماعی در سلامت جسمی و تاثیر عوامل روان شناختی در بروز بیماریهای مختلف از جمله بیماریهای قلبی و عروقی این پژوهش با هدف کلی بررسی ارتباط تیپ شخصیتی d ، حمایت اجتماعی و خود دلسوزی در پیش بینی رفتارهای بهداشتی بیماران کرونر قلبی و تعیین تفاوت بین بیماران کرونر قلبی با و بدون جراحی و افراد سالم در این متغیرها و رفتارهای بهداشتی آنان، انجام گرفت. جامعه آ...

Relationship between Psychological, Social and Educational Needs with General Health among Informal Caregivers of the Elderly with Dementia

Introduction: The family plays a crucial role in supporting vulnerable older adults and is considered an essential but hidden element in the health care system. This study determined the relationship between psychological, social, and educational needs with general health among informal (family) caregivers of the elderly with dementia. Methods: In this descriptive correlational study, among al...