A saúde e qualidade de vida dos idosos institucionalizados com Alzheimer no concelho de Fafe

Abstract

Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease, in which the changes and destructions of the
nervous tissue are gradual and progressive, starting from an indeterminate moment of
adult life. The distinct phases of disease (early stage, middle stage and advanced stage)
occur in different states. The only solution for this disease is a well-structured
intervention to enable a good quality of life for the patient, within the best that can be
achieved.
This study identifies the incidence, characteristics and other variables underlying the
health and quality of life of the institutionalized elderly with Alzheimer, in the
Residential Structure for the Elderly (RSE) of Fafe municipality.
We used a non-participant observation protocol and interviewed eight director
technicians, to evaluate the impact of Alzheimer's dementia in her institutions. The
results obtained attest, in particular, the lack of physical and human resources.
The results obtained are extremely important for a practice and a future research on the
social dynamics involved in this phenomenon, as well as for the elaboration of
prevention programs and intervention strategies directed towards Alzheimer.

Date of Award	26 Mar 2018
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	João Carlos Monteiro Major da Silva (Supervisor)