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Abstract Objective: To describe the structure and function of social support networks of elderly people with cognitive impairments who reside in the context of high social vulnerability, and their family caregivers. Method: The subjects were 33 elderly enrolled in Family Health Units that showed performance ... view more
Objective: To describe the structure and function of social support networks of elderly people with cognitive impairments who reside in the context of high social vulnerability, and their family caregivers. Method: The subjects were 33 elderly enrolled in Family Health Units that showed performance on the Mini Mental State Examination below the cutoff score in a previous study, and their 33 caregivers. We applied the Mini-Mental State Examination and Diagram Escort. All ethical guidelines were followed. Results: Both the elderly and caregivers relate social networks with similar characteristics. Caregivers, however, provide more support than the elderly. In both cases networks are numerous, however, few members providing or receiving support. Conclusion: The use of social networks as a therapeutic resource must be designed to establish the plan of care to the elderly.... view less
Keywords
elderly; social support; cognitive ability; social network; nursing care for the elderly; nursing staff; therapy
Classification
Medical Sociology
Gerontology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 3789-3794
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n2p3787
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed