Guide booklet: a look at bereavement support for people with dementia
Graduation Date
2015
Document Type
Project
Program
Other
Program
Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2015
Committee Chair Name
Cesar Abarca
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Bereavement support, Grief, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Social Work, Dementia
Abstract
This project began out of a need to find resources to support people with dementia who are bereaved due to the death of a loved one that received hospice services. Although it was found that a considerable amount of research has been conducted to address the needs of people who care for those with dementia, it became evident during the literature review that specific findings on supporting the bereaved with dementia is lacking. In an effort to contribute to the conversation, this project begins with briefly addressing the concept of grief, and the condition of dementia. The literature review focuses on understanding the phenomena associated with the population under consideration, challenges to providing quality care, and working to understand the subjective experiences of the bereaved with dementia so that communication skills can be enhanced and a better framework for research can be developed. This paper continues with an explanation of the materials and methods for developing a guide booklet as a supportive and educational resource offered within a hospice setting. Additionally this paper offers a sustainability plan for revising, updating and building upon the project. This paper closes with a discussion of the project limitations and recommendations for further research.
Recommended Citation
Brown, Sarah, "Guide booklet: a look at bereavement support for people with dementia" (2015). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 830.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/830
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/k3569673f