The aging of the population that has occurred over recent decades has led to a considerable increase in situations of dependence in older persons and demand for long duration care, with family members being the …
In industrialized countries, family care of elderly people is an important public health issue because of increasing ageing and dependency, and because the family takes care of most of the care, which can affect the …
Increased life expectancy and current trends in population aging is leading to higher levels of dependency for older people, increasing the needs for care. Most of this care is delivered by unpaid carers, this informal …
In developed countries, the increase in ageing and dependency has increased the need for long-term care. In these countries most long-term care is provided by the family. Caring for an older adult dependent may impact …
In 2014, a new theoretical model explained the mechanism of the development of pressure ulcers (PUs) and that of seven types of lesions known as dependence-related lesions (DRL). So, a member of our group with …
The incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a serious health problem whose prevalence in hospitalized patients is around 27%. It is the most common moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) and is defined as the irritation, inflammation and erosion of …
