Identifier
etd-04042016-234206
Degree
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia commonly referred to as persons with dementia (PWD), often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms as a result of the disease process. With no cure for AD and no way to prevent the onset of this disease, studies are analyzing methods to manage the symptoms of this disease. Previous literature on the effect of social adult day models is limited, especially pertaining to particular symptoms linked to this disease. This study explored three presenting symptoms associated with AD: anxiety, problem behaviors, and social engagement. Using a secondary data analysis, a sample of 30 participants from Charlie’s Place were observed and analyzed to determine if this adult day center would have an impact on the PWD’s levels of anxiety, problem behaviors, and social engagement.
Date
2016
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Mills, Rachael Elizabeth, "Individuals with Dementia in Respite Care: Longitudinal Changes in Anxiety, Social Engagement, and Problem Behaviors" (2016). LSU Master's Theses. 3762.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3762
Committee Chair
Wilks, Scott
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_theses.3762