SUPPORTING THE SUPPORTERS: WORKING WITH THE RELATIVES OF PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA

1 August 1982

journal article
case report
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Age and Ageing

Vol. 11 (3) , 184-188
https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/11.3.184

Abstract

For the elderly with dementia their families remain the most frequent supporters, despite recent changes in the style of family life. The influence on the care they provide of such factors as acceptance of diagnosis, previous relationships, the patient's deteriorating condition, toleration of risk and acceptance of alternative care is discussed. Appropriate support for families will enable them to care more effectively and with less damage to themselves.

Keywords

DEMENTIA
TOLERATION
FAMILY LIFE
APPROPRIATE SUPPORT
RECENT CHANGES
ALTERNATIVE CARE
DETERIORATING CONDITION
FAMILIES REMAIN
PATIENT'S DETERIORATING
FREQUENT SUPPORTERS

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