How Dementia Affects Personal Dignity: A Qualitative Study on the Perspective of Individuals With Mild to Moderate Dementia

Conclusion: Given the considerable impact the social environment has on the personal dignity of people with mild to moderate dementia, it is important in caregiving not to confine attention to health-related or even any individual aspects alone, but also to take interpersonal aspects into consideration.

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Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 17, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: van Gennip, I. E., W. Pasman, H. R., Oosterveld-Vlug, M. G., Willems, D. L., Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B. D. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research