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Enhancing Quality of Life : A Comprehensive Review of Social Services for Older Adults with Dementia
Abstract: This review article explores the various social services available to older adults with dementia, focusing on how these services enhance their quality of life and overall well-being. Dementia, a condition that significantly affects cognitive functioning, poses unique challenges for elderly individuals, often resulting in the need for specialized care. Social services, including community-based programs, caregiving support, residential care, and therapy services, play an integral role in addressing these needs. This …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Implementation of the Functional Emotive Existential Therapy for the Caregivers and People with Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementia
Abstract: The care of the dementia clients often takes negative tool to all the caregivers. Most of the time, they are affective, psychologically emotionally and spiritually leading to loss of meaning, most of the time severe depression bordering into psychopathological condition such as mood disorder and sometimes schizophrenia. The institute that was founded by Dr. Arnel Banaga Salgado implemented its psychosocial intervention called Functional Emotive Existential Therapy in two stages: (a) …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of a Structured Teaching Program on Dementia Knowledge Among Primary Caregivers of the Elderly in Selected Villages of Punjab: A Quasi-experimental Study
Abstract: The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of dementia among caregivers of elderly individuals through pretest and posttest assessments in two selected villages. The target population was primary caregivers of old age people. Primary caregivers of old age persons were selected by convenient sampling method of non-probability sampling technique. Sample size was 60 primary caregivers of old age persons. The experimental group comprised 30 participants, and the …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Category Specific Semantic knowledge in Neuro-typical Participants and Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to test category specific semantic knowledge in neuro-typical participants and persons diagnosed with cognitive impairment (mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia). A total of 91 (80 neuro typical, 5 persons with dementia and 6 persons with MCI). Neuro-typical participants could perform better compared to persons with cognitive impairment. Participants with MCI performed better compared to persons with dementia. Semantic knowledge is assumed to …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Effect of Brain Boosting Activities on Age-related Memory Impairment among Elderly Residing at Selected Old Age Homes, Jammu
Abstract: Background of the study: Every man‘s memory is his private literature. Memories are all we really own. According to Cicero memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. Most of us consider it to be wonderful to have a perfect memory. In general our memory serves amazingly well. Nevertheless at times we may have trouble recalling the name of someone we know well, where we read an interesting article, …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–68 Read article
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Understanding Perceptual Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Perceptual disorders refer to conditions in which a person’s ability to understand sensory information is disturbed, resulting in an altered perception of reality. These disorders affect how individuals experience sensory stimuli such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Perceptual disturbances are commonly seen in various psychiatric and neurological conditions and play an important role in influencing a person’s thinking, emotions and behavior. Perceptual disorders mainly occur in the form …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Fall Prevention at Home Among the Elderly, Attending OPDS of a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital of Western Maharashtra
Abstract: Background: The background of studying geriatric health stems from the demographic shift toward an aging population worldwide. Approximately 36 million falls are documented annually among older adults, leading to over 32,000 fatalities. Each year, around 3 million older adults receive treatment in emergency departments due to fall-related injuries. Recognizing patients who are at risk is crucial for effective management, as implementing preventive strategies in this vulnerable group can significantly impact …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 5–18 Read article
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A Study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding cataract, its prevention and post- operative self-care management among patients undergoing cataract surgery in tertiary care hospital, kuppam, A.P
Abstract: Background: Cataract, characterized by the loss of transparency in the lens, results in changes to refractive properties and heightened light scattering, leading to blurred vision or even blindness [1]. Globally, cataract stands as a primary cause of blindness [2, 3]. The occurrence of this condition increases with age, starting at 3.9% among individuals aged 55–64 and reaching 92.6% among those aged 80 and older [4]. In 2010, there were 10.8 …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Rating of Water Quality of Rivers Water in Asari Toru L.G.A, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The aim of the assessment was to compute the water quality index (WQI) of Sama and Tema River at 20metres interval along horizontal direction of the river to determine the suitability of the water for purposes of public drinking, recreation and other usage. In this paper the functional parameters in evaluating quality of a water body were used in evaluating the water quality index (WQI) of the two river and …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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Nanotechnology: An Antidote for Alzheimer's Disease
Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. This article describes different stages of AD along with how it is different from other memory loss issues. Every old-age-related memory loss cannot be AD. Nanotechnology is an emerging branch of science which deals with matter at …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Design and Rapid Prototyping of a Product to Prevent Lower Hand Tremor in Elderly People
Abstract: Lower hand tremor is very commonly observed condition in elderly people. Tremor is the medical term used to describe the involuntary shaking of affected muscles. Tremor is caused by neurological disorders in brain. There are different kinds of tremor. Essential tremor is most common of all movement disorders. It is an action tremor i.e. it is observed when patient tries to use the affected muscle. Parkinson’s disease is a resting …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Walking Corpse Syndrome: A Review
Abstract: Cotard's syndrome, also known as walking corpse syndrome, is a mental illness that affects a relatively small percentage of people. Since 1882, reports of the syndrome have been recorded. The disorder was first referred to as a psychiatric disease of variable severity by the neurologist Jules Cotard in 1880. This uncommon syndrome frequently co-occurs with dementia in people with depression, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders brought on by a general medical …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Psychosocial Aspects of Senior Citizens and Perceived Non-productivity Leading to Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction
Abstract: Growth and development of an individual begins from the time of birth and the process continues throughout the life. As the person grows physical and mental development also takes place. With advancement of science and technology and treatment modalities the life expectancy has been increased from 53 years in 1978 to 59 years. As a result of which geriatric population is rapidly increasing in India.After 60 years the productivity of …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Huntington’s Disease
Abstract: Huntington’s disease is also called Huntington's chorea, chorea major or HD is a genetic neurological disorder characterised by jerky movements, incoordination, and decline in mental abilities. The disorder is named after George Huntington, an American physician who published description in 1872. Globally 7 in 100,000 will present this disease and occurs in mid 40’s. The Huntingtin gene (HTT) provides information to produce Huntingtin protein, when affected, produces mutant Huntingtin (mHTT). …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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PRION DISEASES: A RARE NEURO-GENERATIVE DEVELOPING DISORDERS
Abstract: Prion diseases are rare, rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative developing diseases affecting in both humans and animals with longer incubation period. These prion diseases are caused by unknown cause, iatrogenic transmission like direct intracerebral injection, prion infected organ transplantation and contact with prion infected feces of animals with scrapie. The clinical finding with prion diseases is that dementia and other neuro muscular symptoms. It is diagnosed by lumbar puncture, magnetic resonance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–16 Read article