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A pilot befriending scheme for individuals suffering from dementia
Author(s)Sunny Kalsy, Jon Mcdonnell
Journal titlePSIGE Newsletter, no 68, April 1999
PublisherPsychologists' Special Interest Group in Elderly People - PSIGE, British Psychological Society, April 1999
Pagespp 31-37
KeywordsDementia ; Friendship ; Gateshead.
AnnotationMeaningful social relationships are important in coping with dementia, since individuals without social integration and support seem to be vulnerable to emotional and physical problems. This study evaluated a 12-month pilot befriending scheme for older adults with dementia in the Tynedale region. The aim of the scheme was to improve the quality of life of a selected sample of older persons through participation, social contact and friendship with specially trained befrienders. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-991104207 A
ClassmarkEA: DS:SX: 86C

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