Prevalence of dementia varied with age, education and social network in a Senegalese elderly population of patients utilizing the Medico-Social and University Center of IPRES, Dakar-Senegal

The epidemiology of dementia in Canada is not known. However, we report figures on the frequency of dementia in institutions in Ontario based upon the use of a multidimensional observation scale for the assessment of the elderly. These findings on institutionalized patients can be extrapolated to the whole elderly population, but the procedure is clearly too conservative by comparison with findings in other countries and in the light of the known occurrence of numbers of demented patients outside institutions. Ratios in different sutidies for the numbers of patients with dementia outside institutions and within institutions range from 1:1 to 6:1. Using a ratio of 2:1 and applying it to age specific population figures, a prevalence of dementia in Canada of 222,324 for those over 65 is obtained with a rate of 9.4% in that age group. When the figures projected in this way are compared with five epidemiological studies for the rate of dementia elsewhere, the Canadian figure which we have obtained ranks fourth out of six. This estimate provides potential figures on which to base the planning of services, provided that the inferential nature of the estimates is fully recognized.

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Is Dementia Differentially Distributed? A Study on the Prevalence of Dementia in Migrant, Urban, Rural, and Tribal Elderly Population of Himalayan Region in Northern India

North American Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.4103/1947-2714.131243 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 172 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

SunilKumar Raina ◽

Sujeet Raina ◽

Vishav Chander ◽

Ashoo Grover ◽

Sukhjit Singh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Elderly Population ◽

Himalayan Region ◽

Northern India ◽

Urban Rural ◽

Prevalence Of Dementia

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Promoting Participation in Daily Activities Through Reablement: A Qualitative Study

Rehabilitation Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2020/6506025 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Trine A. Magne ◽

Kjersti Vik

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Social Network ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Healthcare Systems ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Patient Centered ◽

Home Based ◽

Sense Of Security ◽

The Social

A well-known prediction is that the growing elderly population will place a strain on our healthcare systems. At the same time, healthcare is becoming increasingly patient-centered and individualized, with the patient becoming an active participant rather than a mere object of healthcare. The need for change may be met by using a reablement service, utilizing the rehabilitation mindset through home-based services. Rehabilitation and reablement aim to provide opportunities for individuals to participate to a maximum of their potential. This study is part of a larger research project exploring different aspects of reablement in municipalities. It aims to describe how older adults engage in daily activities within the context of reablement and to explore participation in daily activities. A qualitative design was chosen, and the study is explorative in nature due to limited research on participants’ experience with reablement. Ten older adults age 70 to 94 years old were recruited and interviewed. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using systematic text condensation (STC) strategies. This study provides insights on how older adults experience participation in daily activities and important aspects for performing these activities and living independently as long as possible. Based on the older adults’ experiences, three main themes were identified when receiving reablement. First, what to achieve with reablement and feeling a sense of security to participate in daily activities. Second, how to carry out wanted activities using different skills and last, how the social network is important for enabling active living. This calls for healthcare workers to address and facilitate these in reablement. Our findings show the importance of collaborating with the social network and strengthening participation in daily activities to establish and develop existing reablement services.

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The association of spatial configuration with social network for elderly in social housing

Indoor and Built Environment ◽

10.1177/1420326x17732612 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 405-416

Author(s):

Joo Young Kim ◽

Young Ook Kim

Keyword(s):

Social Network ◽

Social Housing ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Spatial Configuration ◽

The Elderly ◽

Spatial Network ◽

Apartment Complex ◽

The Social ◽

Network Properties

This study aimed to investigate the association of spatial configuration with social interaction for elderly. A social housing in Seoul was selected for the case study. Using space syntax and social network analysis, the association was examined statistically. This research employed an integration indicator which is most closely related to space use pattern. Questionnaire and interview surveys were conducted to illustrate the pattern of social network. Using the collected data, NetMiner was utilized to conduct a quantitative analysis. Degree, closeness and betweenness indicators were employed to measure relationships in these networks and between individuals. The characteristics of the association established by the statistical analysis between spatial network of housing estate and social network of elderly were discussed. Our results show that spatial network properties can explain characteristics of social network. The accessibility of residential spaces for elderly individuals in social housing apartment complex has an effect on the strength of the social network with neighbours. Also, analysis of the spatial configuration accessibility for the elderly population with integration values has illustrated that the result was opposite to the general theory that ‘the locations with high accessibility could foster more interactions’. Our findings have suggested that we can have a better knowledge to foster more social network among elderly by planning improved spatial network.

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Prosthodontic profiles relating to economic status, social network, and social support in an elderly population living independently in Canada

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry ◽

10.1016/s0022-3913(98)70038-1 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 80 (5) ◽

pp. 598-604 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Gerardo Maupomé ◽

Michael I. MacEntee

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Network ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Economic Status

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P3-137: Prevalence of dementia in the older elderly population in Japan: The Kurihara Project and the Osaki-Tajiri Project

Alzheimer s & Dementia ◽

10.1016/j.jalz.2009.04.1112 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 5 (4S_Part_13) ◽

pp. P384-P384

Author(s):

Kenichi Meguro ◽

Hiroyasu Ishikawa ◽

Naofumi Tanaka ◽

Kei Nakamura ◽

Yoshitaka Ouchi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Elderly Population ◽

Prevalence Of Dementia

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A study on prevalence of dementia among elderly population in rural health training centre field practice area of Nalgonda

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20202977 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (7) ◽

pp. 2562

Author(s):

Ratna Balaraju ◽

Chandrasekhar Vallepalli ◽

K. Chandra Sekhar ◽

M. M. V. Prasad Sharma ◽

T. Sushmita

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Rural Health ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Training Centre ◽

Health Training ◽

Field Practice ◽

Prevalence Of Dementia

Background: Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Dementia has physical, psychological, social and economic impact. Worldwide prevalence of dementia in elderly population of more than 60 years is 5-8%. Prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in India is 14.89%. Present study aim was to estimate the prevalence of dementia and the risk factors associated with dementia among elderly population in rural field practice area of Nalgonda district.Methods: A descriptive, community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 119 elderly population in the field practice area of Rural Health Training Centre by simple random sampling method, with the help of a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 19. MMSE (mini mental status examination) questionnaire was used to screen for dementia. Barthel index was used to assess the dependency status.Results: Demographic profile of the study population of 119, males 65 (54.62%), females 54 (45.38%). Majority of their source of income were government service pension 30 (25.21%) and old age pension 70 (58.82%). 56 (47.06%) of elderly population living with family and 63 (52.94%) people were living individually. The study revealed the prevalence of cognitive impairment is 35.3%. Risk factors like middle age obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, social isolation showed significant association with dementia.Conclusions: Dementia can be prevented by early diagnosis and promoting physical health and treating behavioural and psychological symptoms. Risk of dementia can be reduced by following regular exercise, diet, quitting smoking and alcohol.

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