Psychosocial interventions

Abstract

In section A, we focus on the use of the adaptation-coping model as a theoretical and practical framework in the care for persons with dementia in combination with integrated emotion-oriented care in the different phases of dementia. First of all, we address the adaptation-coping model and the main principles and method of integrated emotion-oriented care. We subsequently discuss a number of adaptive tasks that elderly people with dementia can be confronted with. We describe how these adaptive tasks can cause disruptions in the functioning or in behavior and mood. We then examine to what extent integrated emotion-oriented care attempts to prevent, reduce, or eliminate these disruptions and what the expected effect is on the behavior and mood of the person with dementia. In section B we will look at the implementation of psychosocial interventions to residents with dementia in nursing homes. We begin by looking at theory that aids in furthering our insights into the importance of building a trusting relationship with nursing home residents. Building on trust, we will explore Erickson's theory as it relates to aging. Here, we will discuss several types of interventions and mediums that have shown significant and enduring success with older adults.