Research Project: The Impact of Dementia on the Elderly Population

This research project delves into the multifaceted issue of dementia within the elderly population. It begins with a research proposal outlining the study's introduction, background, rationale, aims, objectives, research questions, and literature review. The project then expands into a comprehensive investigation, exploring the causes of dementia, its profound impact on the lives of affected individuals, and the challenges faced by their relatives. The research methodology, which includes both qualitative and descriptive research designs, is discussed, along with data collection methods, sampling techniques, and ethical considerations. The project also addresses the limitations of the study and proposes strategies to overcome them. Furthermore, the project explores effective measures to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals with dementia and examines how relatives can navigate the changes associated with the condition. The project's structure includes chapters on introduction, literature review, methodology, data analysis, and conclusion with recommendations, culminating in a detailed analysis and providing valuable insights into the complexities of dementia and its management. The project includes a timeline, references, and an appendix to support the research.

Research Project

Table of Contents
Research Proposal ...........................................................................................................................1
TITLE:.............................................................................................................................................2
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................2
Background of the Research ...........................................................................................................2
Rational of the Research .................................................................................................................2
Research Aim...................................................................................................................................3
Research Objectives ........................................................................................................................3
Research Questions .........................................................................................................................3
Literature Review ............................................................................................................................3
Research Methodology ...................................................................................................................4
Limitations of the Study...................................................................................................................4
Overcoming limitations of the Study...............................................................................................4
Ethical Consideration ......................................................................................................................5
Time Line.........................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................6
Research Project ..............................................................................................................................1
TITLE: ............................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................................................2
Introduction.................................................................................................................................2
Background.................................................................................................................................2
Rational of study........................................................................................................................2
Research Aim..............................................................................................................................3
Research Objectives....................................................................................................................3
Research Questions ....................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: Literature Review ..........................................................................................................4
Chapter 3: Research Methodology ..................................................................................................7
Theoretical perspective...............................................................................................................7
Design/Method............................................................................................................................7
Data collection Method...............................................................................................................7

Sampling technique.....................................................................................................................8
Data presentation & Analysis......................................................................................................8
Reliability & Validity..................................................................................................................8
Limitations..................................................................................................................................8
Overcoming Limitations.............................................................................................................9
Ethical Considerations................................................................................................................9
Time Plan....................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 4: Data Analysis ..............................................................................................................10
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations..............................................................................19
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................20
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................21

Research Proposal
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TITLE:
Living with dementia in elderly.
Introduction
Dementia is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental process that are caused by
different brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes and
impaired reasoning. Dementia is not considered as a specific disease, it is a wide term which
describes a group of symptoms that are associated with a decrease in memory or other thinking
skills servers to decline an individuals ability to perform their daily activities (Knapp, Iemmi and
Romeo, 2013). This disease is majorly found among old age people and has a huge impact on
their living. The present research will focus on the analysing the life of elders that are dealing
with the issue of dementia. The study will also describe the cause of dementia and how it impacts
on the living of elders and their relatives.
Background of the Research
The study is based on the issue of dementia and its impact on the living of elder.
Dementia is mainly refers as a syndrome which is majorly associated with a range of diseases
that are defined through the progressive impairment of brain functions, involving language,
memory, perception, personality and cognitive skills. This issue is mainly found among the age
group of 65 and over, 6.5% are estimated to suffer with the issue of dementia. In the elder age
people are facing various kind of physical as well as mental issues among which dementia is the
most essential issue which has a huge impact on the living of people and their friends and
relatives.
Rational of the Research
The research into consideration is based on the issue of dementia and its impact on the
living of elders. Dementia has a direct affect on the thinking, behaviour and the ability of an
individual to perform their daily activities (Livingston and et. al., 2017). With the high causes of
dementia the brain function of people is affected enough to interfere with the person's normal
social or working life. The major purpose of this research is to enhancing the knowledge base of
learner in the area of dementia and its vast influence on the living of elders. This area of study
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also helps in exploring the knowledge of learner in the area of dementia and how improvements
can be made in the mental condition of old age people.
Research Aim
To study the life of elders that are dealing with dementia.
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of dementia and its causes in old age people.
 To analyse the measures that are effective in improving the quality of life in elderly
people with dementia, by the end of their lives.
 To determine the ways through which relatives can deal with the changes of elder people
with dementia.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of Dementia and its different causes in old age people?
 How we can improve the quality of life in elderly people with dementia, by the end of
their lives?
 How relatives deal with the changes of elderly people with dementia?
Literature Review
This is also an another essential part of research project which helps the investigator in
creating an effective theoretical framework in the manner of discussing the issue. Dementia
refers as a collection of symptoms which are arises through disorders affecting the brain. It is not
a specific disease, it is a combination of various causes that impacts on the mental ability of a
person. If the elderly people have a positive view to live their life then it can lead them to have
more energy, less stress and will help in decreasing cognitive decline (Mol, Moser and Pols,
2015). The mental and the emotional needs of elderly people must be taken care of so that they
have a positive view for their life. Successfully helping elderly people with dementia and
engaging them with family members will help them to improve the quality of life in elderly
people. If a person develops a positive view towards their life then they can at least get to
alleviate medical problems. Intervention made by relatives can lead to improve the quality life
among the people with dementia.
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Research Methodology
Research involves various methods that assist the investigator to moving forward towards
right direction. A research is either qualitative or quantitative in nature and the present
investigation is based on qualitative analysis as in this information is gathered on the basis of
qualitative means. however is includes descriptive research design in respect to providing
support to the qualitative investigation. Interpritivism research philosophy will be effective for
justifying the information by descriptive analysis with author point of view (Sosa-Ortiz, Acosta-
Castillo and Prince, 2012). along with this primary as well as secondary tools are applied by the
researcher for the purpose of reaching at potential outcome by creating an appropriate theoretical
framework and data analysis. Random sampling tool is applied by the investigator for collection
of sample and conduct proper data analysis through questionnaire.
Limitations of the Study
A research has various limitations which has a direct impact on the results and outcomes
of a study. Data collection is considered as the major limitation of the research as it s tedious for
an investigator to gather reliable information on a particular research topic. Primary data
collection is a most effective challenge as it is a time consuming method and in this people are
not able to provide proper information due to the insecurity about their personal information.
Insufficient secondary source for collecting reliable information is another limitation. The
selection of most suitable methodology is also refers as the major consideration of researcher.
Along with this less time is provided to completion of the project on a crucial concept of
dementia this develops issues to execute proper operations in the needed areas of study and
reduce the accuracy of research outcome.
Overcoming limitations of the Study
The major obligation of a researcher is to addressing the issue for effectively completion
of the research projects. The limitation of data collection can be resolved through using part
research projects that are related with similar area of study and appropriate suggestions can be
taken from the senior investigator who is having appropriate idea about the specified area of
study. However appropriate guidance from the side of senior researcher an appropriate idea for
implementing right research methodology will also enhance (Stokes, 2017). so this create value
for the researcher to take appropriate decision in regards to the selection of the methodology. a
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proper time management plan is required to be created by the investigator in the very beginning
of the project for proper execution of research activities.
Ethical Consideration
At the time of conducting a research project, investigator faces various kind of issues and
conflicts that has significant impact on the results and outcome of the study. Confidentiality
about the personal information of respondents is the major issue, so it is essential for the
researcher to ensure their respondents about the safety and security of their personal information
(Wimo and et. al., 2013). Along with this time and cost is also considered to be the major issue,
thus it is required for the investigator to create a time frame and appropriate budget for effective
execution of research activities for the end goal to completion of the work with appropriate
budget and time.
Time Line
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Knapp, M., Iemmi, V. and Romeo, R., 2013. Dementia care costs and outcomes: a systematic
review. International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 28(6). pp.551-561.
Livingston, G., and et. al., 2017. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care. The Lancet.
390(10113). pp.2673-2734.
Mol, A., Moser, I. and Pols, J. eds., 2015. Care in practice: On tinkering in clinics, homes and
farms. (Vol. 8). transcript Verlag.
Mol, A., Moser, I. and Pols, J. eds., 2015. Care in practice: On tinkering in clinics, homes and
farms. (Vol. 8). transcript Verlag.
Sosa-Ortiz, A. L., Acosta-Castillo, I. and Prince, M. J., 2012. Epidemiology of dementias and
Alzheimer’s disease. Archives of medical research. 43(8). pp.600-608.
Stokes, G., 2017. Challenging behaviour in dementia: a person-centred approach. Routledge.
Wimo, A., and et. al., 2013. The worldwide economic impact of dementia 2010. Alzheimer's &
Dementia. 9(1). pp.1-11.
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Research Project

TITLE:
Living with dementia in elderly.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Dementia is one of major problem that occurs mainly in elderly people because of certain
miss order that develops in their mind. This happens as a result of cell in brain that is affected
because of which people cannot remember task that they have performed or has to perform.
This research proposal consist study about dementia in elderly people (Abbott, 2011). aim of
research and its objectives are defined in this project. Also types of research methods are
discussed. causes and concepts of dementia are discussed in research with emphasis on how
we can improve life in elderly people with dementia. Also way by which relatives can deal with
dementia in elderly people is described. A power point presentation is designed so as to outline
effectiveness of this research project.
Background
Dementia is categorised as syndrome rather than being a disease. It is defined as
condition which has multiple cognitive impairment. memory loss and its impairment is one of
most common type of deficits that arises because of dementia. Dementia can be of long duration
such as for period of 10 years. It has tremendous impact on patients and their relatives.
Dementia occurs mostly in elderly people. It is fastest growing syndrome that is occurring
mainly in old age people. This occurs mainly in people who have crossed age of 65 years. age
standardised prevalence is 6.4%. its prevalence is higher in women. It is .8% in age group of 65-
69 years and 28.5% over age of 90 years.
Rational of study
In UK dementia has been evolved as one of they challenge that has to be faced. Dementia
is one of main cause of disability in elderly life. It is primary condition that has to be taken care
of so that health of elderly people and cognitive mind set among m can be changed. dementia is
increasing in people of elderly age day by day and is affecting their ways of living which leads
to death of people. main aim of research is to provide ways to overcome situation of dementia
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