Dementia Caregiving Experiences and Challenges

This assignment delves into the multifaceted experiences of dementia caregivers. It examines the unique challenges they encounter, analyzing coping strategies employed and highlighting the need for comprehensive support systems. The research utilizes a mixed-methods approach, incorporating quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights gained from caregiver interviews.

RESEARCH PROJECT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................3
1.1 Research project description..................................................................................................3
1.2 Aims and objectives...............................................................................................................4
1.3 Literature review ...................................................................................................................5
1.4 Research methodology ..........................................................................................................5
1.5 Structure of project ...............................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2- LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................9
2.2 Literature Review..................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3- METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................11
3.1: Methodology, Methods and Techniques.............................................................................11
3.3: Data collection ...................................................................................................................12
3.4: Ethical considerations.........................................................................................................14
CHAPTER 4- DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS............................................................14
4.1: Data collection....................................................................................................................14
4.2: Data analysis and discussion..............................................................................................14
Chapter 5 – conclusions and recommendation..............................................................................17
5.1: Conclusion..........................................................................................................................17
5.3: Areas for further study........................................................................................................18
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................19
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CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION
1.1 Research project description
Rationale
The rationale behind commencing project is on identifying dementia and its devastating
effects. The associated diseases with the dementia are progressive. Dementia is considered as a
gradual impairment of certain body function which are inclusive of language, memory, visual,
function ability etc. It implies that it gets more challenging and worsen over the time. Over a
decade, it has been noticed that cognitive and physical aspects of the human being suffering from
dementia tends to fall. It is a deadly disease that affects the whole life of a human being.
Dementia takes into account various factors of individual's life (Gorelick and et.al., 2011). This
is inclusive of individual himself/ herself, associated family, society etc. It paves heavy impact
on the health care system and economy of the human being. In UK, there has been shown high
incidence rate of people suffering from dementia. Dementia is a However, there is need to find
out weather dementia affect women and men differently. This is the main rationale behind
undertaking the investigation.
Definition of key concepts and theories
Dementia- It is defined as a set of all evidences that cause loss of memory which tends to
develop memory loss, language issue and problem solving disability in human being. Along with
this, it may have negative and adverse affect on the behavior and mood of the suffered person.
The main cause of dementia is in the brain which gets damaged by the disease. It may be
Alzheimer's disease or stroke in a brain. Alzheimer's is one of the common cause of dementia.
However, it is also a fact that all dementia does not occur because of Alzheimer's. Regarding
human being, every individual and gender have unique experience of dementia. It highly takes
into consideration the society, family or peer group living together. Along with this, dementia
patients also suffers from cognitive causes as well.
Background to research problem
As per the estimation, it has been found that nearly 4.5 million population of world are
suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Currently, there are about 850000 individuals have become
victim of dementia in the UK. The rate of death incidence with the dementia in UK has been
found to be 60000 people every year. The risk of dementia increases with the rise in age. This is
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the reason that with thousands of women who are celebrating their 100 birthday are at major
harm of losing precious years with the prevailing conditions. It is a fact that 61% of UK
population are women while it is 39% men (News Center, 2015). It has been examined that
women have longer live in comparison to men. Age, therefore has been considered as the most
likely risk factor to dementia. The figures shows currently more than half a million of UK people
are suffering with dementia. Over the age of 55, dementia developed as a most feared situation in
comparison to other life threatening conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart stroke etc. These
diseases have become very common among women. However, risk of dementia is identified on
very gradual note when they start acknowledge about sudden memory loss, change in
personality, mood etc. The risk of dementia doubles after the age of 65 and it actually doubles
after every five years. As analyzed from the UK population data that 72.5% of people residing in
UK are women. Consequently, due to dementia women are spending their remaining life with
this ill health (Women and Dementia, 2015). In consideration to these adverse and rising impacts
of dementia in women, the issue has been encountered. In developing country like UK, the rise
of women suffering from dementia and effects have been a major concern which need to be
handled. Therefore, the research problem is the longer women age than men in UK that tends
dementia to disproportionately affects women.
1.2 Aims and objectives
Aim:
The aim of the research is;
'To assess the factors that leads to more female dementia sufferers than male in UK'.
Objectives: The objectives of the research are:
 To study the concept of dementia in women.
 To assess the factors that causes more female dementia sufferer than male in UK. To recommend ways in which the affect of dementia differently on men and women can
be reduced.
Research questions:
 What is the concept of dementia in women?
 What are the factors that causes more female dementia sufferer than male in UK?
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 What are the ways in which the affect of dementia differently on men and women can be
reduced?
1.3 Literature review
According to Jung (2015), dementia affects women majorly with respect to men in UK.
At the age of 65, most of the women are developing with dementia. In comparison to that, it is
just one out of eleven in men (Jung, 2015). In light of the concept of dementia in women,
McKhann, G.M. and et.al (2011) shared his views. They believed that experiences that are share
between men and women are highly different. The woman who have mild problem of memory
degrade it to faster rate in comparison to men (McKhann and et.al., 2011). This has been true
with respect to both functional as well as cognitive development. Regarding UK, dementia is the
leading death issue among women in the UK. The risk associated with the dementia and
Alzheimer's disease, develops and doubles after every five years. In streamline to the fact,
figures shows that prevalence of dementia in men is just 39% in comparison to women.
Various factors ca n be traced out which leads to more female dementia sufferers than
female. In this regards, Livingston And et.al (2014) asserted that women and men shows
different symptoms of dementia (Livingston and et.al., 2014). The brain of both the sexes react
differently with the occurrence of this disease. Mitchell and et.al (2014.) believed that age is the
most related factor inn women. Generally, women in UK have high living rate in comparison to
males (Mitchell and et.al., 2014). As analyzed from population, it is 72.5% of citizens who are
above 90 years are just women. Prince and et.al (2013) has another point in similar regards.
There has been estimated that about 60 to 70% of women in UK working are unpaid dementia
carers. They take all the things on the basis of emotional stress which is also reason of dementia
in comparison to men (Prince and et.al., 2013).
Mitchell and et.al (2014) asserted that there are various ways in which risk of dementia
can be reduced. Engagement of women in professional works, exercise and proper health care
can reduce the impact of dementia in women at UK (Mitchell and et.al., 2014).
1.4 Research methodology
The process which is used for collection of data and its analysis with respect to defined
aims and objective is Research Methodology. In order to achieve the research, there will be used
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various research approaches. The tools of research methodology which will be taken into use are
research approach, type, collection of data, reliability and validity.
Research approach
Research approach are of two types. These are inductive and deductive approaches. In the
present research report, there will be used inductive approach (Sivia and Skilling, 2006). The
rationale behind using this approach is to conduct the investigation from specific to general level.
This will be applied in order to achieve the research objectives.
Research type
There are two types of research to be taken into consideration, Qualitative and
Quantitative are the two major types (Teddlie, 2007). For conducting the present research, there
will be used qualitative research. However, in order to identify the fact of difference between
more dementia sufferer in male and female of UK, quantitative data will also be used.
Data collection
Data is gathered with the help of two ways which are primary and secondary data
collection (Bryman, 2008). The significance of collecting primary data is associated with
gathering first hand information. It is specific in terms of the research which will be conducted.
However, another way of collected information is secondary data method. It is considered as an
information which have been used in current research with respect to study which has been
already conducted by different authors and scholars. In the current research, use of secondary
data collection in order to assess the factor that are responsible for men and women dementia
sufferer. With respect to the same, the sources which will be taken are books, journals, online
articles, health and social care websites, UK government reports etc. The rationale behind using
primary data source is to know about exact situation that are actually responsible for dementia in
women. The use of secondary data will be taken to make research study appropriate, suitable and
authentic in stipulated time period.
Data analysis
Data analysis is made on the basis of two types. These are namely, qualitative and
quantitative data analysis (Thomas, 2006). For the present research, there will be used qualitative
analysis for evaluation of the data. In that data analysis type, thematic technique will be used.
Themes will be formulated in order to analysis the gathered information.
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Reliability and validity
The successful achievement of research investigation is made through validity and
reliability as two main aspects. The use of valid tools for data collection will be taken into
account. This will includes authentic websites, reliable and copyright information etc (Chapman
and McNeill, 2004). The secondary data will be collected with the help of sources which are
meant to be easy and effective accessible.
Research ethics
For every research undertaken, there is need to deliver significant research ethics. The
rationale behind the same is to conduct the investigation on ethical and moral grounds. The
rationale behind using the research ethics will be based on concern and interest that will be taken
care while undertaking research. Following are some which have been taken into account for
conducting research study: Proper citation of work- The collection of secondary data research will be made by an
assurance of providing citation of the work taken of various authors or researcher (Miller
and Birch, 2012). This will be made with adequate care and at the time of citing. Plagiarism- It is another ethical issue which will be highly required to be taken care. The
text which will be considered as a part of research study will not be copied. This will be
solved through the paraphrasing style (Glick, 2011). This research ethics will consider the
data gathered from books, journals, government reports etc.
 Confidentiality-The another research ethics which will be required to be taken care is the
confidentiality. The population which will be taken as respondents will make sure to not
to use their information expect to this current research report.
1.5 Structure of project
The given below is a format in which current research project will be carried on: Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter will be inclusive of brief knowledge about the
research subject and whole study. Chapter 2: Literature Review: The presentation of all the relevant literature and past
research studies made by various scholars and authors will be in this chapter. This will
help in ascertaining the findings of the past research scholars on applicable subject.
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 Chapter 3: Research Methodology: This is a section which will be achieved with the
evaluation of various tools and techniques for carrying whole investigation in systematic
and defined manner. Chapter 4: Data collection and Analysis: This chapter will consist suitable methods for
studying collected information based on figures and facts. This will be conducted with
the consideration of findings and results as per research problem.
 Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations: The significance of this section is to
provide effective conclusion of the research. In a streamline, recommendations for
reducing risk of dementia in female residing in UK will be made.
On the basis of provided research project structure above, Gantt Chart have been
presented. This is a record of activities which are divided to be accomplished on the basis of time
scale. The significance of using Gantt Chart is to review the accomplishment of tasks with
respect to current research.
TASK/ week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Formulate research proposal
Formulate research proposal (Task 1
A)
Research methodology (task 1 B)
Identify relevant literature (Task 1 C)
Implementation of research project
Questionnaire design (Task 2 A)
Data collection and report (Task 2 B)
Evaluation of research outcomes
Data analysis of results (Task 3A/ 3B)
Present findings and discussion
Presentation (Task 4)
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CHAPTER 2- LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
In this second chapter, the literature review is undertaken. There are various authors and
researchers who have worked on studying the difference between men and women dementia
sufferers in UK. The current investigation will be presented on the basis of literature review
undertaken in next part as follows.
2.2 Literature Review
Concept of dementia in women
According ton the study made by Hallberg and et.al (2014), women are bearing the heavy
brunt of dementia in UK. The situation has been worsen to the death levels as well. Dementia is
the life shattering aspect that caused a heavy loss of life of the women.
In the words of Gorelick and et.al (2011), dementia has been emerged as an issue that
affect women disproportionately. Along with this, the estimation shows that out of 800000
population of UK, two third are women. In the same vein, three quarter of family carers are
found to be females in comparison to males. They have to handle all the emotional, financial and
other aspect tat are associated in managing family. Relationship is one of the reason that may
have adverse impact on the well-being of the women group. According to O’Connell and et.al
(2013), dementia in women develops the difficulty for them in acceptance of role and identity
change. The shift or change is generally observed with respect to caregiver in the family to one
who now is in need of care or treatment. This is one such life experience which is not generally
felt and experienced my male groups.
Factors that leads to more female dementia sufferer than male in UK
Dementia has been increasing at a very fast rate particularly among women. In this
regard, given below are studies made by different authors on assessing the factors that are
responsible for leading of dementia in female than in male in UK:
Age
It is considered as one of the most common factor which is responsible for dementia.
According to Jung (2015), women generally have longer years of living than men. As estimated,
the life expectancy in male is 76 years whereas women have 81 years (Jung, 2015) Dementia is
recognized as an old age disorder. In that respect, women are the first and common victim. As it
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is fact that dementia diagnose tends to reduce the life expectancy of an individual. Dementia
sufferers live on an average about five years. It shortens the life of patients. The extent leads to
death which is a sign of adverse impact on life and quality of woman's life.
Acute health issues
In the developing nation like UK, there are still some grounds which creates the
difference between males and females. According to Rascovsky and et.al (2011), it was
identified that dementia sufferer male or female are not likely to display same symptoms. Males
are generally observed with the tendency of wandering from here to there. 30% aspects of men
are likely to show combative attitude (Women and Dementia, 2015). In the same vein, men are
comparatively more stronger than women. Therefore , the transition behavior in them may not
likely to face the causes of dementia in comparison to women. Women are faced with issues
such as social impropriety, abusiveness etc.
Genesis conditions
According to Mckie (2015) , genes also play critical role that creates more number of
dementia sufferer in female as compared to males. In light of connecting this aspect with the
hormones, female harmonies are more at risk than males. Depression is also one of the cause of
dementia. IT has been studies that 70% of females are at risk of generating depression in their
life as compare to males (Mckie, 2015). The causes were found to be sex specific genetic
reasons. It is APOe4. The weight-age of man and women carrying this gene type is almost same.
However, the associated risk is ten times higher in female than males. Similarly, in the words of
Rascovsky and et.al (2011), female faces critical time after occurrence of menopause. Their
estrogen level drops down. This in turns have cascading effect on the brain stability of females.
This is also one reason that are affecting dementia women sufferer.
Workplace burden
According to O’Connell and et.al (2013), women have also become an integral part of
professional living as well. The fact that women are at the center of the dementia and associated
diseases, the women faces the adverse impacts in their life as well. In providing themselves and
their services at the organization, they are burdened and are loaded with work. The frustration or
depression in them rises and sometime it becomes unmanageable as well. This is one factor
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responsible for their growth of dementia in comparison to men who hardly takes this into
account at workplace.
Stereotypes and gender based expectations
According to Livingston and et.al (2014), woman are generally found to faced around the
problems such as unrealistic expectations. For instances they are good carer. However, in lack of
attention and support of her family or husband may creates negative cause in her and thereby she
gets ineffective on lack of recognition as one aspect. When women with dementia come across
such aspects, they feel low and become solely with the relationships and life long things.
Difference in behavioral problems
Men sufferer from dementia faces difficulty in terms of strength and power. The aspects
such as language or memory issue develops in them the confusion and fear. They also become
aggressive in some regards. They underwent activities such shouting, yelling or behaving in
negative ways. Moreover, it may tends to have adverse impact with the family or carers.
Managing men in such situation is very hard. In such case providing them care with respect to
women is more harder and challenging.
Ways to reduce effect of dementia in women
There has been study made in regards to the ways that supports women in reducing the
dementia. In the words of Mckie (2015) , women who are suffering from dementia should work
on developing positive and suitable living style. They becomes physically inactive with the
Dementia. Therefore, it is suggestible for them to eat a healthy and balanced diet, maintaining
good cardiovascular health, and exercising the brain. In similar vein, McKhann and et.al (2011)
shared that woman should have appropriate metabolism Mckie (2015) . This is ideally a good
advice which is required to maintain. It includes taking care of obesity, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, and high blood sugar levels.
CHAPTER 3- METHODOLOGY
3.1: Methodology, Methods and Techniques
Introduction
The most significant part of conducting research is collection and processing of data. This
is made in the section of Research Methodology. It comprises of various tools and techniques
which are used to conduct the investigation. For assessing the data on factors that are responsible
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for high rate of women suffering from dementia in UK than male, the following research
methodology tools are used suitably and effectively:
Research approach
The aspect of research approach is considered as plan and procedures which define the
way in which research study is required to be taken. There are two main approaches in which
research can be conducted. These are mainly, inductive and deductive approach. In order to carry
out the present investigation, inductive approach has been applied in order to examine the factors
that are responsible for women dementia and its impact on their ill health (Sobh and Perry,
2006). The core of applying the application of this research approach is to carry out direction of
research from specific to general level. The rationale behind inductive approach in the current
study is to support the achievement of investigation.
Research type
The research type are considered as the use of concepts which helps in carrying out the
research study. Generally, there are two main types of the research type. These are inclusive of
qualitative and quantitative type (Panneerselvam, 2004). In the present investigation study,
researchers have initially taken qualitative data type into account. The significance of using this
approach is to study the factors in detail and their analysis to know about the high incidence rate
of women dementia sufferer in UK than male. Secondly, there has been employed quantitative
research type as well. The use of figures and numerical information in the current study is to
facilitate the easy comparison between men and women. With the application of this type as a
part of current research investigation, the objective is to study ways in which it can be reduced in
the long run.
3.3: Data collection
The most challenging and important part of whole research methodology is to the data
collection. The viability of the study conducted is based on information gathered and its
application in the analysis part. For the same, it is required to know about the future rising or
falling trends as well. There are two ways in which data is collected. These are namely, primary
and secondary data sources (Harrison and Reilly, 2011).
Primary data is a source of gathering primary information with respect to the subject of
the investigation. It is conducted with the help of various tools and methods which are inclusive
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of survey method, interviews, observations, focus group etc. Another source of data collection is
the secondary data. The information through this source has been gathered with the help of
books, journals, online articles, organization websites etc. Primary data method has not been
taken as a part of this current research investigation. This is because in order to analyze the
evaluation of comparison study of whole UK population, the primary source will not be so
effective or supportable. Along with this, this has not been taken with a motive of saving time
and cost.
Data analysis
Analysis of data is conducted with an intention to arrive at a conclusion with respect to
whole research study. The two types of data analysis tools which are namely; qualitative and
quantitative data analysis are used for coming at a effective solution. The factors have been
examined in order to work out in the field of dementia and with the ways to reduce its impact.
The use of these two methods of data analysis is achieved through the use of techniques such as
diagrams, charts,graphs, etc (Grafton, Lillis and Mahama, 2011). The relevance of using suitable
and appropriate research analysis type is to assess the collected secondary data. It is well
achieved with the help and application of qualitative technique. The rationale for using this
technique is to identify the crux of the whole investigation report. Thematic technique has been
the most feasible and effective way of arriving at a conclusion. This has been made by
formulating different themes on the existence of more women dementia sufferer in UK than men.
Certain outcome have been received from the analysis and findings of various themes formed.
These aspects have not only assessed the factor but have also helped in producing the ways in
which dementia in women can be reduced.
Reliability and validity
The term reliability depicts the ways in which outcome of the research conducted should
be presented. For conducting the current investigation, there are various aspects which are highly
taken care. As collection of data is made through the secondary data sources, the consideration of
using authentic sites and online sources that are taken as a part of study are authentic and suitable
(Kuada, 2012). This, further has been provided with the use of authentic websites and related
citations. In the same vein, validity is another term, which is also taken care. It defines the
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assurance of work which has been conducted in the research study to be accurately taken. It
ensures the information taken aptly on account of its suitability as well.
3.4: Ethical considerations
Research ethics
Research Ethics have always been core aspect of the research study being undertaken.
This is a pack of moral considerations and code of conducts which are taken for proper
investigation. In considerations to ethics at high note, the current study has been conducted by
following various norms and values (Grafton, Lillis and Mahama, 2011). Firstly, all the work
taken from study of authors have been properly cited. Secondly, the issue of plagiarism has been
taken care throughout this study.
CHAPTER 4- DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
4.1: Data collection
The use of secondary data has been used for collecting the information on ascertaining
the more dementia sufferers to women in compared to males. This has been achieved with the
help of various sources which are inclusive of journals, books, online articles, blogs, government
reports etc. All the UK government websites have been used to have the comparative analysis of
figures. It has helped me to analyze the things on more easy basis. On the basis of both
qualitative and quantitative data gathered, existence of dementia in male and females of UK has
been analyzed.
The collection of secondary data sources from the books and journals have been
collected. The rationale behind choosing the effective data is to acquire sufficient and
information that may provide fruitful outcome for the current research study. The information
gathered and presented so far in literature review supports in knowing about various facts to
know about the existence of dementia more in women than men in the UK.
4.2: Data analysis and discussion
Secondary data sources have helped in assembling information which has been analyzed.
It is with the help of qualitative analysis. Thematic technique has been used to formulated
various themes. This is required to be taken for analyzing and evaluating the information.
Themes are presented and discussed as follows:
Theme1: Women are bearing the heavy brunt of dementia in UK as compared to men.
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Analysis and discussion: With respect to secondary data collected, it has been analyzed that
women are bearing the brunt of dementia in UK as compared to men. This has been analyzed
from the figures that demonstrate the high prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer's in UK among
women. The rising figures of more number of women than men has been creating a burden on
females. Women are also part of carers who are providing substantial care to the people with
dementia. They are also associated with more wider aspect of living at an age where the tough
task is to work on balancing the both personal as well as professional life. This is inclusive of
family, friends and peer group.
Theme 2: Age is considered as one of the most common factor responsible for dementia.
Analysis and discussion: From the secondary data, it can be analyzed that from figure out of
8000000 citizens of UK, two third are women. It has been also identified from the secondary
data collected that women have larger life expectancy than males. Since, dementia has been
analysed as old age health disorder, it creates adverse and harmful impact on the life of old age
women. At the very peak age, when she become victim of dementia, she started losing memory,
faces language control, lack of body balance, language issue etc.
Later, it has been evaluated that age becoming victim of this brain disorder it stay and
harm whole body. It runs for at least five years. Lastly, it ended with the death as an ultimate
consequence of the dementia among women. It therefore, become adverse and negative impact
for women to live extra years than men with such worst conditions of life. This may not only
have harmful impact on the life of female or old age women, rather have worst impact on her
own family or care takers as well.
Theme 3 : Acute health issues variate dementia among male and female thereby leads to
difference
Analysis and discussion: From the secondary data, it can be analyzed that UK has been
considering as a developing nation. It has been successful in touching all the innovation and
technological spheres of the modern era. However, with respect to in certain issues which are
leading to support dementia are not considered till now. It has been examined that acute health
issues variate dementia among male and female thereby leads to difference. There has been fact
which is reveled from the secondary data collected that there is a vast difference in the thinking
and functioning level of the male and female. Generally, men were found to be great size and
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power in comparison to women. They have well grounded on account of behaving stronger at all
situations. This is the reason that made women more victim to dementia in comparison to male.
As evaluated from the figures that 30% aspects of men are likely to show combative attitude. IN
contrary to this, females are no longer be able to behave consistent always. They behave
irregular and the impact is observed from their mood behavior. This is in turn leads to more
adverse increase of dementia effect on to her.
Theme 4 : Female harmonies are responsible for dementia risk as compared to males.
Analysis and discussion: Secondary data suggests that genetics have major role in determining
the whole body system in supporting dementia. It has been evaluated that women harmonies
shows higher symptoms of dementia occurrences in comparison to males. As evaluated from the
figures that 70% of females are at risk of generating depression in their life as compare to males.
It shows that the factors such as frustration, depression etc are more likely to attract female than
males group. In similar fashion, it has also been analyzed that this difference is due to sex
specific genetic reasons. Menopause which is common body function among women is highly
responsible for dementia cause. This is directly linked with the brain stability thereby have
worsen effect than males. This is also because of estrogen level rise in them that is likely reason
which has been analyzed for dementia rise in women as compared to men in UK.
Theme 5 : Gender based expectations and stereotypes are responsible for high dementia rates
in women.
Analysis and discussion: From the secondary data it was found that there is high existence of
females dementia sufferers in UK than men. In a streamline of factor, gender based expectation
and stereotypes are responsible for high dementia rates in women. There are still some areas in
UK where women are treated on the basis of negative consequences and effects. Lack of proper
recognition, low esteem behavior, ill treatments, adverse relationship creates in them feeling of
loss. This may have heavy effect on the emotional side of their brain. It is however, is directly
linked with the causes and symptoms of dementia. In such comparison, males generally do not
shows such behavior and attitude. They does not responds in the same way as compared to
women. Hence, it is the reason, they are less likely to become the victim of dementia.
Theme 6: Metabolism suitability can help in reducing the adverse effect of dementia in
women.
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Analysis and discussion: From the secondary data, it was recommended that metabolism
suitability can help in reducing the adverse effect of dementia in women. In light of examining
the fact that there are more number of women who are suffering from dementia as compared to
males. After critically examining this aspect, women are required to have suitable balance with
respect to their metabolic activities. They have to survive with the fact that they can become
victim of dementia anytime. Thereby, there is need to have positive approach towards its
treatment before it develops. For the same, the data collected have been analyzed and it was
found that there are certain measures which can be taken in order to reduce dementia. The study
examined some factors such as positive style of living life, eating a healthy and balanced diet,
maintaining good cardiovascular health, and exercising the brain. There is also need to assure the
maintenance of diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood
sugar levels.
CHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1: Conclusion
In relevance to the above research conducted, it can be concluded that there is a
difference between dementia sufferers females than males in UK. This is due to certain factors
such as age, genetic causes, behavioral aspect, difference in emotional and mental perspective
that are responsible for making them attract towards dementia. However, in a crux, it has also
been examined that there are various factors which causes males not to become victim of these
factors and thereby the number is more in females than males. These are some ways which
causes adverse impact on the life of human being residing in UK. In a crux, it can be said that
there is need to understand the ways in which women suffering from dementia should be work
out. There is need to acknowledge and support it with the various needs and measures that are to
be taken for reducing the impact of dementia in women.
5.2: Recommendations
The following recommendations can be given with regards to the factors that are
responsible for high prevalence of female dementia sufferer than males in UK:
 It is recommended for women to make some balancing activities regarding mental and
physical health at very early stage.
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 It is suggestible for them to not to engage in activities that may develops negative or
adverse situation for them.
 There is an advice on account of taking and commencing some initiatives that reduces the
impact of dementia.
 It is essential to undertake programs which may help and support women in keeping
active physical and mental health.
5.3: Areas for further study
Further studies can be carried out on understanding of gender differences. There is need
to develop and tailor treatments for men and women who are suffering from dementia
conditions. In relevance to the above research study made, there is need to do further research on
knowing about the impact of dementia on women. It is also required to understand the longer
term impact of the dementia. It can be made by giving more emphasis on making studies that
helps to identify the measures that supports and cope up with the impact of dementia in UK.
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