J Korean Diabetes.  2012 Sep;13(3):157-161.

Social Service Information for Dementia Patients

• Jang JH

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.

Keyword

Dementia; Service; Social welfare

MeSH Terms

Aged
Counseling
Dementia
Humans
Incidence
Social Welfare
Social Workers

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