Abstract

Introduction. Alzheimer's disease (AD – Alzheimer Disease) is an incurable neurodegenerative disease. The main source of memory discomfort is destruc-tion. With age, irresistibly falling ill with it. Risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease are primarily: diabetes, female gender, hypertension and the lack of a control field. It is estimated that in Poland Alzheimer's disease affects about 200,000 people. According to statistics, 60% of all forms of de-mentia are AD. Aim of the study. The aim of the study is to present the activities that should be performed by a nurse caring for a patient with diagnosed Alzheimer's dis-ease. Case study. A 75-year-old patient admitted to the internal medicine ward, she has communication, content swallowing and spatial orientation disorders. It requires constant assistance in the performance of everyday activities. He complains of urinary and faecal incontinence. Conclusion. Thanks to the holistic approach to the patient, it is possible to ensure her correctness and the approach of the patient and her family.

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