Clinical aspectcs of the senile dementia in long-term care facilities

Authors

  • Milton Luiz Gorzoni Santa Casa de São Paulo; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
  • Sueli Luciano Pires Santa Casa de São Paulo; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832006000100003

Keywords:

Senile dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, elderly, long-term care facilities

Abstract

Elderly patients with senile dementia often need long-term, professional care in institutions. This is due to the progressive increase in the physical and mental dependence that these patients present. The present article reviews peculiarities as to the manifestations and evolutions in conditions such as infections, malnutrition, urinary incontinence, behavioral disorders and immobitility. Individuals are placed in long-term care facilities that require permanent evaluation and attention from the multi-disciplinary team specialized in this type of care.

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Published

2006-01-01

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Review

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How to Cite

Clinical aspectcs of the senile dementia in long-term care facilities . (2006). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 33(1), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832006000100003