2014
DOI: 10.1590/s1809-98232014000200011
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Mudanças no cotidiano de cuidadores de idosos em processo demencial

Abstract: À medida que o número de idosos aumenta devido ao envelhecimento populacional, a prevalência de doenças crônico-degenerativas cresce significativamente. Dentre estas, a demência se destaca como fator de risco para a incapacidade e a perda funcional, podendo promover uma relação de aumento de assistência nas atividades/ocupações cotidianas do idoso e modificações no contexto diário de quem cuida. Este artigo teve como objetivo apreender a percepção do cuidador de idosos em processo demencial frente ao seu cotid… Show more

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“…It should be noted that while the caregivers in the present study therefore complied with the profile described in literature, where the majority of respondents are female, mainly wives or daughters, aged between 40 and 60 and who did not work, they differed in terms of schooling, as studies have found that the majority of caregivers have a low level of formal education. [14][15][16] Analysis of the content of the interviews allowed the strategies used to be grouped into three categories, according to the participation of oral care of the caregiver, 13 as can be seen in Chart 1. Questionnaires created by researcher of present study.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It should be noted that while the caregivers in the present study therefore complied with the profile described in literature, where the majority of respondents are female, mainly wives or daughters, aged between 40 and 60 and who did not work, they differed in terms of schooling, as studies have found that the majority of caregivers have a low level of formal education. [14][15][16] Analysis of the content of the interviews allowed the strategies used to be grouped into three categories, according to the participation of oral care of the caregiver, 13 as can be seen in Chart 1. Questionnaires created by researcher of present study.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The researchers affirmed that when dividing the same residence there is a necessity to alter daily routines, based on the context of life of both the caregivers and the elderly persons. This change requires that caregivers are available to perform their role on a full-time basis and are forced to redefine their personal projects and social relationships 6 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In view of the incapacitating conditions caused by dementia, caregivers become part of the family context of the elderly person, assuming responsibility for activities that were previously performed by the elderly individual themselves, such as daily care, home care, account management and basic care activities 6 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, feelings of affection, love, and gratitude can arise, as a way of repaying the care they received at another time in life. With the progression of the disease, the demand for care also increases, leading to an increase in difficulties and, consequently, an overload (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%