Physical distancing, social cohesion 2020 will probably be remembered as the year of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The whole world has paused in horror watching the virus spread. Fear, uncertainty and often misinformation followed in its wake. COVID-19 has affected our lives at every level. Our social and family lives, our careers and even our […]
https://www.themapofcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/senior-3336451_1920.jpg14401920Stelios Zygourishttps://www.themapofcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo-tm-300x108.pngStelios Zygouris2020-09-01 23:12:002020-09-14 23:30:28Growing old in the age of COVID-19
Dementia is a chronic deteriorating condition, in which patients experience symptoms such as: cognitive and functional decline, behavioral problems, lack of insight, and personality change. During the course of the illness, the number and severity of symptoms increase and daily functioning and participation in social activities become increasingly difficult for dementia patients, which leads to […]
Depression is considered among the most disabling conditions affecting the quality of life of millions and contributing to increased mortality rate, especially in the elderly population where depression accounts for over 80% of deaths by suicide. Self-harm in adults over the age of 60 is found to be 67 times greater than the general population. […]
https://www.themapofcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/walk-932965_1920.jpg12751920Dimitris Panagiotakopouloshttps://www.themapofcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo-tm-300x108.pngDimitris Panagiotakopoulos2020-08-30 11:13:002020-09-13 16:28:10Depression in the elderly
Growing old in the age of COVID-19
Physical distancing, social cohesion 2020 will probably be remembered as the year of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The whole world has paused in horror watching the virus spread. Fear, uncertainty and often misinformation followed in its wake. COVID-19 has affected our lives at every level. Our social and family lives, our careers and even our […]
Caregiver Burden in Dementia
Dementia is a chronic deteriorating condition, in which patients experience symptoms such as: cognitive and functional decline, behavioral problems, lack of insight, and personality change. During the course of the illness, the number and severity of symptoms increase and daily functioning and participation in social activities become increasingly difficult for dementia patients, which leads to […]
Depression in the elderly
Depression is considered among the most disabling conditions affecting the quality of life of millions and contributing to increased mortality rate, especially in the elderly population where depression accounts for over 80% of deaths by suicide. Self-harm in adults over the age of 60 is found to be 67 times greater than the general population. […]