Caregivers and the nutrirional needs of the patient with Alzheimer's disease: a pilot study
Cass et al. Ryan
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| Opplysninger | ABSTRACT: a pilot study was conducted at a day care center for those affected with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Th eday care center is affiliated wit a statewide Departement of Mental Health. The purpose of the study was to determine the adequacy of caregivers' knowledge of nutririon in general and of the nutritional needs of the Ad affected person, spcifically. also studied was the caregivers' levels of depression.. - It was found that the caregivers' knowledge of nutrition was below average overall, despite the fact that many were educated beyond heigh school. A high level of caregiver perceived burden was also discovered. Depression, however, did not seem to be a factor with these caregivers.. - While this was only a pilot study (n=12), one can begin to see the importance of assisting caregivers with nutrition education. The better prepared caregivers are to take care of their elderly, the longer it is before nursing home placement becomes a consideration. Health care wokers are in an excellent position to assume this teaching role.
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