Abstract
Hope is central to the adjustment process in early-stage dementia when trying to maintain a sense of normalcy and developing cognitive, social, and behavioral strategies to improve confidence. Maintaining hope, helping others, and living within a supportive social network can positively influence adaptation to daily living and to the preservation of self-concept. Utilizing Walker and Avant's method of concept analysis, the literature was examined to explore hope in early-stage dementia and to identify the dynamics and components of the hope experience. Gaining an understanding of the concept of hope in early-stage dementia will aid nurses and other healthcare professionals to help people with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers find ways of maintaining hope and strengthening a sense of self.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 232-237 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Alzheimer's Care Today |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Oct 1 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Concept analysis
- Early-stage dementia
- Hope
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology