Culturally safe dementia care: Building nursing capacity to care for First Nation Elders with memory loss

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Hulko ◽  
Mary Star Mahara ◽  
Danielle Wilson ◽  
Gwen Campbell‐McArthur
Keyword(s):  
Memory Loss ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
First Nation ◽  
With Memory

Role of MicroRNA Genes miR-1000 and miR-375 in Forming Olfactory Conditional Memory in Drosophila melanogaster

MicroRNA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 09 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadniman Rahman ◽  
Chaity Modak ◽  
Mousumi Akter ◽  
Mohammad Shamimul Alam
Keyword(s):  
Learning And Memory ◽  
Short Term Memory ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Memory Formation ◽  
Neural Integration ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Locomotion Speed ◽  
Microrna Genes ◽  
With Memory

Background: Learning and memory is basic aspects in neurogenetics as most of the neurological disorders start with dementia or memory loss. Several genes associated with memory formation have been discovered. MicroRNA genes miR-1000 and miR-375 were reported to be associated with neural integration and glucose homeostasis in some insects and vertebrates. However, neuronal function of these genes is yet to be established in D. melanogaster. Objective: Possible role of miR-1000 and miR-375 in learning and memory formation in this fly has been explored in the present study. Methods: Both appetitive and aversive olfactory conditional learning were tested in the miR-1000 and miR-375 knockout (KO) strains and compared with wild one. Five days old third instar larvae were trained by allowing them to be associated with an odor with reward (fructose) or punishment (salt). Then, the larvae were tested to calculate their preferences to the odor trained with. Learning index (LI) values and larval locomotion speed were calculated for all strains. Results: No significant difference was observed for larval locomotion speed in mutant strains. Knockout strain of miR-1000 showed significant deficiency in both appetitive and aversive memory formation whereas miR-375 KO strain showed a significantly lower response only in appetitive one. Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate important role played by these two genes in forming short-term memory in D. melanogaster.

Many caregivers of persons with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease are unaware of the abilities of their persons with AD to recall their drugs and medical histories

Dementia ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 147130121882096
Author(s):  
Thomas A Ala ◽  
GaToya Simpson ◽  
Marshall T Holland ◽  
Vajeeha Tabassum ◽  
Maithili Deshpande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Medical Histories ◽  
With Memory

scholarly journals Narrating a Valley in Max Frisch’s Der Mensch erscheint im Holozän: Material Agency, Rain, and the Geologic Past

Humanities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Kiley M. Kost
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Temporal Scale ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Embodied Experience ◽  
Material Ecocriticism ◽  
Material Agency ◽  
With Memory

The complex narrative composition of image and text in Max Frisch’s Der Mensch erscheint im Holozän discloses entanglements between humans and nonhuman entities that impact the narrative and that demand careful consideration. The story depicts the aging protagonist’s struggle with memory loss and his careful examination of the valley’s mountain formations in fear of a landslide. In this analysis, I show that both of these threats can be read as entangled with nonhuman agents. By focusing on the material dimension of the text, two central and related shifts occur: the background element of rain becomes foregrounded in the narrative, and the natural formations of the valley that are assumed to be static are revealed to be dynamic. These shifts lead to an interpretation of Frisch’s text focused on the impacts of rain and the temporal scale of the text’s geologic dimension. Approaching the text through the lens of material ecocriticism unveils the multiple agencies at play, decenters the human, and illustrates the embodied experience of climate change.

Views of First Nation Elders on Memory Loss and Memory Care in Later Life

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Hulko ◽  
Evelyn Camille ◽  
Elisabeth Antifeau ◽  
Mike Arnouse ◽  
Nicole Bachynski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Memory Loss ◽  
Later Life ◽  
First Nation ◽  
Memory Care

scholarly journals New Frontiers in Caregiving Research: Biopsychosocial Perspectives and Interventions

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 615-615
Author(s):  
Jyoti Savla ◽  
Karen Roberto ◽  
Mamta Sapra
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychoeducational Intervention ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Daily Diary Study ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
And Coping ◽  
With Memory ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Although families embrace the opportunity to care for a loved one, caregiving is stressful and takes a toll on the caregiver’s health and well-being. Earlier studies of stress and coping among family caregivers focused on psychological outcomes and emotional well-being. In the last decade, stress researchers have broadened their focus to include biomarkers and health outcomes. Data from two studies of caregivers of persons with memory loss will be used to discuss two new frontiers of caregiving research. First, a daily-diary study will be used to identify the mechanism by which stress disrupts the physiological processes and proliferates into serious psychopathology and pre-clinical and clinical health conditions. Second, a mindfulness-based psychoeducational intervention study will be utilized to identify malleable factors that can be harnessed to lower stress and improve the well-being of family caregivers. Next steps for caregiving research in the context of demographic and technological trends will be discussed.

scholarly journals Communicating through music: creating accessible songs for Individuals with memory loss

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hallie Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Verbal Memory ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Human Communication ◽  
Information Retention ◽  
Scholarly Literature ◽  
Musical Compositions ◽  
Original Musical ◽  
With Memory

This Major Research Paper (MRP) is a research-­creation project that explores the role, impact and influence of music n human communication. More specifically, this MRP investigates the way that music can assist in cognitive comprehension and information retention in individuals with varied forms of memory loss and considers the ways that music can be used to assist in aiding verbal memory and communicating emotion. It also offers insight on methods that could be utilized to further study this area of research. As a research-­creation project, this MRP includes three original musical compositions (Composition A1, Composition B2, and Composition C3) that were developed in response to the scholarly literature on this topic. The three musical compositions that have been produced for this project aim to communicate emotion, create aesthetic satisfaction, and aid in reinforcing the production of memories based on the information presented in the compositions. The composition creation process was informed by information gathered throughout the research process that addresses topics such as: the influence of music on individual listeners, emotion in music, and musical techniques that can be used to successfully communicate ideas. Beyond the scope of this MRP/research-­creation project, these compositions aim to serve as a basis for testing cognitive function in individuals with varied forms of memory loss. Detailed discussion of the design of the musical compositions, including information related to the composition influences, and a breakdown of each composition are included alongside the MRP’s focus on scholarly literature and research. Furthermore, the potential implications of these compositions, including the ways they could assist in future research, is discussed.

Intervention is Urgently Needed to Address Poor Awareness of South Asian Family Caregivers for Dementia Care: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-81
Author(s):  
Qazi Shafayetul Islam ◽  
Nasima Akter
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Incurable Disease ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
The Face

Introduction: “The National Dementia Strategies” in Canada emphasizes improving the knowledge of formal and informal caregivers for better care for the person living with dementia. Aim: This study aimed at exploring awareness and the attitudes of South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers towards dementia care. Methods: It was purposive sampling and a qualitative study. The study included 45 family caregivers (>55 years) for the face-to-face interviews in Toronto, Ontario. The study used semi-structured questions. The duration of the data collection was between February and March 2020. Results: The study included the three areas related to dementia, such as a) the awareness of dementia, b: awareness of prevention and treatment as well as the awareness of caregivers about what is needed for better dementia care, and c) attitudes of caregivers towards dementia care. Many caregivers described dementia as memory loss and forgetfulness. According to the caregivers, anxiety, depression, and aging were the risk factors of dementia. The caregivers commonly perceived dementia as an unpreventable and incurable disease. Moreover, many caregivers did not know about the appropriate health providers who diagnosed and treated dementia, and they were not aware of non-pharmacological care of dementia. The caregivers perceived dementia as a shameful disease. They would not go for diagnosis if they had risks for dementia and would hide their dementia after diagnosis. Many caregivers confessed that training was essential to improve knowledge about dementia, but they did not want to be a caregiver for the person living with dementia. Conclusion: The South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers had not enough awareness about dementia, prevention, and treatment. Dementia was associated with shame, and they had less interest in dementia care. Urgent educational training is needed in their language to improve knowledge, reduce stigma, engage them in dementia care, and achieve the goals of the National Dementia Strategies.

scholarly journals Association of brain amyloid accumulation and glucose hypometabolism with memory loss

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (S4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Wang ◽  
Qi Huang ◽  
Shuhua Ren ◽  
Lin Huang ◽  
Donglang Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Memory Loss ◽  
Amyloid Accumulation ◽  
With Memory ◽  
Glucose Hypometabolism

Assistive technology in dementia care: methodological issues in research design

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Altendorf ◽  
Jason Schreiber
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Monitoring Devices ◽  
With Memory

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate some of the ethical issues and methodological obstacles encountered when trialling and using safer walking technologies and monitoring devices in dementia care. Design/methodology/approach – Using a number of recent studies as examples statistical, methodological and ethical issues are illustrated, which impact on the feasibility of randomised controlled trials or quasi-experimental designs. Findings – Much has already been achieved in using technology to aid people with memory and related problems. However, statistical evidence for the effectiveness of safer walking and monitoring devices in dementia care is still lacking. Careful considerations such as “treat the client as you would like to be treated” should be applied, when making a decision about a particular device. Originality/value – Safer walking and monitoring technology for people with memory and related problems is a rapidly advancing field of research. This is an updated discussion on methodological, statistical and ethical issues.

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