Pain and Psychological Well-Being Among People with Dementia in Long-Term Care

Abstract Older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCF) have complex needs for health care and support. There is a perception that residents’ needs are increasing over time, but little research evidence to back this up. In this study we brought together data on 1640 residents in LTCFs from three longitudinal studies, and conducted repeated cross-sectional analyses across a 25 year period. We found that the prevalence of severe disability amongst residents has increased from 56% to 80% over a 20 year period, driven by increases in difficulties in bathing and dressing. The prevalence of multimorbidity also increased from 29% to 56% between 2006 and 2014. A growth in the number of people with dementia, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases contributed to this. We conclude that residents in LTCFs have become a selected subset of the population, characterised by increasing needs for support. This poses an important challenge for future care provision.

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Activity Participation and Well-Being of People with Dementia in Long-Term—Care Settings

OTJR Occupation Participation and Health ◽

10.1177/153944920402400104 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 22-31 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Jenny C. C. Chung

Keyword(s):

Long Term Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Activity Participation ◽

Term Care ◽

People With Dementia

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Staff–resident interactions in long-term care for people with dementia: the role of meeting psychological needs in achieving residents’ well-being

Aging & Mental Health ◽

10.1080/13607863.2014.944088 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 19 (5) ◽

pp. 444-452 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Bernadette M. Willemse ◽

Murna Downs ◽

Lonneke Arnold ◽

Dieneke Smit ◽

Jacomine de Lange ◽

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Keyword(s):

Long Term Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Term Care ◽

People With Dementia

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Nutrition and psychological well-being among long-term care residents with dementia

The journal of nutrition health & aging ◽

10.1007/s12603-014-0519-z ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 178-182 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

S. Muurinen ◽

N. Savikko ◽

H. Soini ◽

M. Suominen ◽

K. Pitkälä

Keyword(s):

Long Term Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Term Care ◽

Psychological Well Being

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EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF A HORTICULTURE PROGRAM ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF OLDER PERSONS IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY

Acta Horticulturae ◽

10.17660/actahortic.2004.639.20 ◽

2004 ◽

pp. 167-170

Author(s):

K.S. Midden ◽

T. Barnicle

Keyword(s):

Older Persons ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Care Facility ◽

Well Being ◽

Term Care ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Term Care Facility ◽

Long Term Care Facility

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The Effects of a Horticulture Activity Program on the Psychological Well-being of Older People in a Long-term Care Facility

HortTechnology ◽

10.21273/horttech.13.1.0081 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 81-85 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Tom Barnicle ◽

Karen Stoelzle Midden

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Care Facility ◽

Well Being ◽

Control Group ◽

Term Care ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Long Term Care Facility ◽

Current Psychological

This study investigated the effects of indoor horticulture activities on the current psychological well-being of older people in two long-term care facilities over a 7-week period. Thirty-one participants at one facility served as the control group. Thirty-one participants at another facility served as the horticulture group. Participants in both facilities continued with their normal daily routine and activities over the 7-week period; however, the horticulture group participated in a 1-hour horticulture activity session once a week over the 7-week period and the control group did not. The control group and horticulture group did not differ significantly in psychological well-being prior to the start of the study. After the 7-week program, the horticulture group had a significant increase in psychological well-being, whereas the control group had a slight decrease in psychological well-being. The results of this study indicate that horticulture activities may have a beneficial effect on the current psychological well-being of older people in a long-term care facility.

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