The social construction of dementia: Systematic review and metacognitive model of enculturation

Dementia is a neurodegenerative syndrome affecting over 47 million individuals worldwide and damaging the individuals ’ cognition, social functioning, and their ability to engage in everyday tasks [1]. The condition has also an impact on the life of all the agents involved in the process of care (e.g. family, friends) at the physical, psychosocial, and economic levels [1].
Source: Maturitas - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research