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EXPERIENCES AND THE NEED OF HELP OF JUST DIAGNOSED MEMORY PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. Kati Juva MD,PhD , University lecturer Specialist in Neurology. Repeat – Regular and structural support of memory patient.
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EXPERIENCES AND THE NEED OF HELP OF JUST DIAGNOSED MEMORY PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS Kati Juva MD,PhD, Universitylecturer Specialist in Neurology
Repeat – Regular and structural support of memory patient • 290 memory patient – caregiver pairs recruited at the time of the diagnosis by 60 geriatricians from all over Finland • Questionnaires for the patient and the caregiver was sent 1,3,6 and 12 months after the diagnosis • The aim of the study was to examine • Experiences of the diagnosis • Need and availability of support and rehabilitation • How the disease influences the everyday life of the family • Novartis Finland Oy has sponsored the collection and the analysis of data of this study
Conflicts of interest • Novartis Finland has sponsored the collection and the analysis of the data of this study • The researchers have not got any personal grants • No other conflicts of interest
Everyday life and feelings and need and receiving of help and support
PEOPLE WITH MEMORY ILLNESS:
Acknowledgements • Alzheimer Society on Finland • Sirpa Granö • Henna Nikumaa • Novartis Finland Oy