Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Disability Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive, irreversible neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the insidious onset of cognitive decline, leading inevitably to severe functional disability. While often initially conceptualized as merely a memory disorder, the clinical reality of AD involves a pervasive pattern of incapacitation across multiple domains, ultimately eroding an […]
Introduction: Defining Attitudes and Context Attitudes toward dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are complex psychosocial constructs that profoundly influence public policy, research funding, healthcare delivery, and the personal experiences of those living with the condition and their caregivers. These attitudes encompass a wide spectrum of beliefs, emotional reactions, and behavioral intentions held by individuals and […]
Introduction and Conceptual Framework Attitudes toward dementia care represent a critical field of inquiry within psychology and gerontology, fundamentally shaping the quality of life experienced by individuals living with dementia (IWD). An attitude, in this context, is defined as a relatively enduring organization of beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies directed toward the disease, the person […]