A QUALIDADE DE VIDA E OS CUIDADOS AOS IDOSOS COM DEMÊNCIA QUE VIVEM EM INSTITUIÇÕES DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA: Revisão de literatura
A QUALIDADE DE VIDA E OS CUIDADOS AOS IDOSOS COM DEMÊNCIA QUE VIVEM EM INSTITUIÇÕES DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA: Revisão de literatura
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.796112630013
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Palavras-chave: Idoso. Demência. Qualidade de Vida. Instituições de Longa Permanência.
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Keywords: Elderly. Dementia. Quality of Life. Long-Term Care Institutions.
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Abstract: Human aging is a natural phenomenon; however, increased longevity has led to a higher prevalence of chronic-degenerative diseases, such as dementia. These conditions pose significant challenges to public health, directly impacting the quality of life and the care provided to the elderly. The objective of this monograph was to investigate the quality of life and care strategies for elderly individuals with dementia living in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) through a literature review. The search was conducted across the PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, CAPES Periodicals, and PEDro databases, selecting 12 articles published in Portuguese and English between 2019 and 2024. Results highlighted a scenario of frailty, functional dependence, and low quality of life among institutionalized older adults. It was observed that non-pharmacological interventions—including physiotherapy, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, virtual reality, and multisensory activities—are effective strategies that significantly improve mood, behavior, and the caregiver-resident relationship. The study concludes that many LTCFs lack the necessary resources and adequately trained teams for specialized dementia management, which often exacerbates the residents' sense of loneliness. Investment in professional training and the development of further research are imperative to establish evidence-based measures aimed at preserving autonomy, well-being, and dignity for this population.
- Fabiana Natália Silva Melo
- Rogério Araújo Pinto Júnior
- Maíza Alves Leite
- Gabriel dos Santos Sousa
- Márcia Sanches Lima
- Raylson De Jesus Pereira Barros
- Rayana Cristina da Silva Pinheiro de Sousa
- Pamela Serpa De Jesus
- Amanda Lopes Tupinambá Cutrim
- Alice Bianca Santana Lima
- Teresa de Fatima Ramos Ferreira
- Carlos Martins Neto