The way we were: Importance of psychosocial history in the care of older persons with dementia

Ann M. Kolanowski; Rebecca A. Rule

doi:10.1300/J016v26n02_02

The way we were: Importance of psychosocial history in the care of older persons with dementia

Ann M. Kolanowski, Rebecca A. Rule

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Abstract

Cognitively impaired older adults often exhibit behaviors such as hitting, screaming and wandering. The cause of these behaviors is complex and includes psychosocial factors such as past personality and life experiences. This paper presents a method for assessing psychosocial history that is derived from the Need-driven Dementia-compromised Behavior Model. The use of these data for designing activities that respond to dementia-related behaviors is illustrated.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	13-27
Number of pages	15
Journal	Activities, Adaptation and Aging
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J016v26n02_02
State	Published - Dec 1 2001

Keywords

Dementia-related behaviors
Need-driven dementia-compromised behavior model
Neo personality inventory
Older adults
Psychosocial history
Therapeutic activities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health Professions (miscellaneous)
Gerontology
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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