Dementia is one of the major health problems affecting older people according to the World Health Organization. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most frequent form of dementia, followed by vascular dementia. Care for people with …
Chronic complex wounds are a health problem, often invisible and underestimated, that has important repercussions at different levels, both for patients and for the health systems, due to the associated high costs. These chronic wounds …
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 …
Caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other dementias is a major challenge for society since that the incidence and prevalence of this condition are increasing. Quality of care for people with dementia should …
In people admitted at hospitals, the skin is exposed to different and potentially damaging agents and forces such as pressure, moisture, and friction. The skin lesions frequently develop in adults, neonates, and children. Currently, there …
The increase in life expectancy is one of the greatest human achievements of recent times, but the fact of living longer carries the likelihood of suffering chronic and disabling diseases that involve increasing dependency. The …
