Public policies for the older carriers of Alzheimer's evil

• Published in: Revista de pesquisa, cuidado é fundamental Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 237 - 240
• Main Authors: Fagundes, Angelica, Lima, Janice Lima, Andrade, Gustavo Baade, Yasin, Janaina Cassana Mello, Gutierres, Evilin Diniz, Pelzer, Marlene Teda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Rio de Janeiro Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Aging; Alzheimer's disease; Caribbean literature; Descriptive research; Disease management; Drug therapy; Health care policy; Life expectancy; Medical diagnosis; Older people; Patient care planning; Patients; Patients rights; Quantitative analysis; Brazil
• ISSN: 2175-5361
• DOI: 10.9789/2175-5361.2019.v11i1.237-240

Objective: To know and analyze the scientific production in the period from 2011 to 2016 on public policies for elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease. Method: The study is characterized as exploratory, descriptive research with a quantitative approach, performed through the integrative review method. Results: Although AD is a progressive and incurable disease, much has already been advanced for the benefit of the elderly patient, such as the creation of clearer diagnostic tools and criteria, medications that improve cognition and reduce the incidence of behavioral changes, and creating laws and government ordinances that specifically govern the rights of the elderly with Alzheimer’s Disease. Conclusion: Knowledge about the rights of patients with Alzheimer’s disease is of paramount importance for the promotion of health and maintenance of their lives.