Social Service Information for Dementia Patients.
10.4093/jkd.2012.13.3.157
- Author:
Jong Hwan JANG
1
Author Information
1. Medical Social Worker, Department of Public Health and Medical Support, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. jjh0508@empal.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dementia;
Service;
Social welfare
- MeSH:
Aged;
Counseling;
Dementia;
Humans;
Incidence;
Social Welfare;
Social Workers
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2012;13(3):157-161
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
As the average life span is extended, the elderly population has increased, as has the incidence of certain diseases such as dementia. In addition, an increased number of studies linking diabetes with accelerated cognitive impairment and dementia, have been reported. At this time, providing social service information for dementia patients and using it for diabetes education and counseling is needed. Dementia puts a heavy psychosocial and financial burden on patients and their families, and has a negative influence on life satisfaction of the entire family. Various social services for dementia patients the government offered would help to lessen such a burden.
