Remaining hopeful in early-stage dementia: A qualitative study
Aging & Mental HealthPublished 1 January 2010Open access
Emma Wolverson, Christopher Clarke, Esme Moniz‐Cook
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Insight is offered into the existence, nature, and relevance of hope in the lives of people with early-stage dementia and these findings provide a useful framework for developing hope-fostering strategies in early interventions that aim to assist individuals with dementia to maintain their quality of life.
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The findings offer insight into the existence, nature, and relevance of hope in the lives of people with early-stage dementia. They provide a useful framework for developing hope-fostering strategies in early interventions that aim to assist individuals with dementia to maintain their quality of life.
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