Changes in awareness of condition in people with mild-to-moderate dementia: Longitudinal findings from the IDEAL cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Awareness of difficulties shown by people with dementia is known to vary, but few studies have explored changes in awareness over time. Investigating this could further the understanding of surrounding concepts and reasons for impaired awareness. Recognising emerging or diminishing awareness could facilitate discussions about diagnosis and appropriate post-diagnostic support.

Methods

Using longitudinal data from the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) cohort, awareness in community-dwelling people with mild-to-moderate dementia was assessed at three timepoints over 2 years. A validated checklist was used to evaluate awareness of difficulties associated with dementia. We examined changes in awareness for people with low awareness

SUBMITTER: Alexander CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9314100 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature