Nursing Home Care of Dementia Patients
(A National Surney in Cyprus),
C. Messis, Y. Kalakoutas, C. Ioannides
33. Conclusions
- Over half the population of nursing homes in Cyprus has Dementia
- Most cases are unsuspected
- Very few patients receive anti AD medication available free from government
- 75% of residents do not take neuroleptics or hypnotics
- Nursing Homes are becoming geriatric institutions
- Although satisfaction with care is presently high, more medical, nursing and other treatment facilities will be necessary in the future.
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