ArticlePsychology research and behavior management2013
Participation in physical and social activities among home-dwelling persons with dementia - experiences of next of kin.
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- Organization and support as an essential part of group exercise programs for older people with dementia: an end-user interview study.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Family caregivers' experiences of interaction with people with mild-to-moderate dementia in China: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing practice · 2021Article
- Attending an activity center: positive experiences of a group of home-dwelling persons with early-stage dementia.Clinical interventions in aging · 2014Article
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Abstract
introductionTo be next of kin to a home-dwelling person with dementia is known to be a heavy burden, especially early in the process. Studies have revealed a need for information and support during the disease process. Likewise, there is support for the positive impacts of physical and social activities for wellbeing in home-dwelling people with dementia. It is important to obtain experiences from next of kin whose spouses or parents participate in such physical and social activities.
aimThe aim of this study was to elucidate the experiences of next of kin to home-dwelling persons in an early stage of dementia who had an opportunity to participate in organized physical and social activities.
methodThe study has a qualitative design. Focus group interviews were conducted with ten next of kin to home-dwelling dementia sufferers, who participated in physical and social activities in an activity center. The interview texts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
findingsIN THE ANALYSIS, TWO CATEGORIES EMERGED: "a break in the everyday" and "being attended and cared about." Two sub-categories identified in each of the two main categories were: "need of relief " and "meaningful activities;" and "being confirmed" and "sharing experiences and getting advice and help," respectively. These categories were interpreted in an overall theme: "contentment with adapted activities and group meetings provided with a person-centered approach."
conclusionAdapted physical and social activities led by highly qualified personnel can provide needed relief and support to the next of kin, and meaningful activities to the dementia sufferers. However, it is crucial that the personnel provide person-centered care and are able to meet the needs of the dementia sufferers and their next of kin, to help to give them a new everyday life.
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