Med. praxi. 2024;21(3):146-150 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2024.019

Use of selected activation techniques in seniors with dementia

PhDr. Iveta Ondriová, PhD., PhDr. Terézia Fertaľová, PhD.

Katedra ošetrovateľstva, Fakulta zdravotníckych odborov PU v Prešove

Dementia syndrome is caused by diffuse damage to the brain and is one of the most common and feared diseases of older people. A person loses the ability to perform meaningful activities, understand the surrounding events, loses self-sufficiency and gradually becomes dependent on another person. Disorders of memory, orientation, intellect, thinking, emotions, and social functions gradually develop. Non-pharmacological approaches are an important part of dementia management. The goal of non-pharmacological treatment is to preserve or improve the level of gross and fine motor skills, walking, self-sufficiency and cognitive functions, meaningful fulfillment of free time and activities of daily life, improvement of the patient's verbal and non-verbal communication with relatives and nurses, social workers, caregivers.

Keywords: dementia, seniors, cognitive functions, non­‑pharmacological procedures.

Received: May 20, 2024; Revised: May 20, 2024; Accepted: May 24, 2024; Published: June 17, 2024  Show citation