2019, Number 1
Cognitive stimulation and family support towards older adults with cognitive impairment
Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 88-97
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ABSTRACT
The study of a family of the health area of the Community Polyclinic of Palma Soriano was presented with the aim of socializing the experience of the early cognitive stimulation of an older adult with cognitive deterioration through family support. The study concluded in 2015, in Palma Soriano. The non-experimental research design was used, instrumental case study from the qualitative methodology. The study included a family, was based on the work of the focus group and assisted in standardized techniques. It was concluded that the family support provided to the patient with cognitive impairment positively impacts their physical condition, psychological well-being and social relationships. Likewise, family support was recognized as a necessary, emotionally important and coherent path with the Cuban sociodemographic situation, which enables early cognitive stimulation of the elderly with cognitive impairment.REFERENCES
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