The care of dementia in home care

Abstract

The term dementia describes a number of symptoms that affect cognitive abilities, memory, behavior, and the capacity to do basic tasks. The symptoms of dementia increase over time, getting worse with age. Although there isn't a cure, treatment and support can help control the symptoms and assist those who care for them. The quality of life for the dementia patients concerned is capable of being improved by early detection and care planning. The purpose of the research is to clarify the roles that nurses, caregivers, and family members serve in giving dementia patients, personalized care in home care.

Orem’s (2001) self-care deficit theory was used in theoretical models, research studies, and current literature that were analyzed in this qualitative research. The Novia electronic databases EBSCO Academic Search Elite, PubMed, and CINAHL were used to collect nine peer-reviewed articles that were published between 2014 and 2024. After applying qualitative content analysis to these pieces, four major themes and eight sub-themes were identified.

The results of research on dementia care emphasize the value of individualized treatment, the essential part that caregiver’s activities, and their importance of education and support and how important it is for caregivers to be engaged in advanced care planning, providing emotional support, and handling medications. Providing great care, particularly in home care settings, is primarily based on education, effective communication, and a thorough understanding of the individual needs of people with dementia.