Search for dissertations about: "Nutrition dementia and the elderly"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Nutrition dementia and the elderly.

2. 1. Physical exercise for older people : focusing on people living in residential care facilities and people with dementia

   Author : Håkan Littbrand; Erik Rosendahl; Yngve Gustafson; Kerstin Frändin; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; aged; dementia; exercise; frail elderly; nutrition; randomized controlled trial; residential facilities; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi; sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

   Abstract : The main purposes of this thesis were to evaluate a high-intensity functional weight-bearing exercise pro­gramme, regarding its applicability (attendance, achieved intensity, adverse events) as well as its effect on physical functions and activities of daily living (ADL) among older people living in residential care facilities, with a special focus on people with dementia. Furthermore, a main purpose was to systematically review the applicability and effects of physical exercise on physical functions, cognitive functions, and ADL among people with dementia. READ MORE

4. 2. Nutritional status and cognitive function in frail elderly subjects

   Author : Gerd Faxén Irving; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Longevity, frailty and chronic disease are often associated with protein energy-malnutrition (PEM). Subjects with dementia are at particular risk for PEM. READ MORE

5. 3. Dental care of patients with dementia

   Author : Gunilla Nordenram; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Dementia; Alzheimer s disease; cognition; ethical reasoning; ethical principles; advocate; geriatnc dentistry; dental management; elderly; nutrition; treatment need.;

   Abstract : To establish guidelines for fair and proper oral care for patients with dementia, the following aims were specified: To develop an appropriate method for analysing ethical problems related to the provision of dental care for patients with dementia; to categorize spokesmen's perceptions of the concept of oral comfort for persons with dementia; to assess the potential benefit of dental treatment for persons with dementia; to determine the influence of stage of dementia on the feasible level of treatment; to reveal the patient's individual adaption to dental treatment, irrespective of the dementia-related impairments; to disclose ethical dilemmas in dental management of patients with dementia experienced by hospital dentists and their reasoning in conflict situations. As dental care for impaired patients includes both close human relationships and technically demanding treatment procedures, the wide range of research questions concerning dental care of patients with dementia reflects this complexity. READ MORE

6. 4. Studies on hip fracture patients : effects of nutrition and rehabilitation

   Author : Lena Flodin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Hip fracture in the elderly is a serious condition associated with increased mortality. Survivors experience an increase in morbidity and disability that affect their independence and quality of life; the outcome for patients with dementia is particularly poor. READ MORE