Wiki source code of Person with Dementia
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1.1 | 1 | **Background** |
| 2 | People with Dementia (PwD) can suffer from a large variety of symptoms that are characterized by a decline in memory, ability to perform daily activities, and other thinking skills. Dementia currently has no cure but there are various ways to improve the quality of life for PwD. This mainly includes optimization of activity, cognition, and well-being of the PwD and their kin. What is noted is that music can be used as a trigger for recalling memories, and provoking an emotional response. | ||
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| 4 | **Value Acquisition** | ||
| 5 | Cadieux et al. carried out a review of the needs of PwD living in long-term care based on 68 studies. We identify the following values based on this study. | ||
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| 7 | **Value List** | ||
| 8 | List of values for Persons with Dementia: | ||
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| 10 | * Social connection | ||
| 11 | * Independence and autonomy | ||
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| 13 | **Personas** | ||
| 14 | Mary |