Nursing care for patients with Alzheimer's disease

The thesis deals on nursing care of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The work consists of two parts. The theoretical part is focused on Alzheimer's disease, diagnostic methods, symptoms, therapy, care for the patient and patient's family members and organizations that help patients and relatives, such as the Czech Alzheimer Society. Qualitative research method, case study by Marjory Gordon model is used in the empiric part. The aim of the research was to understand the individuality of the nursing process of patients with Alzheimer's disease in a real hospital environment and compare public health nursing care for patients selected for a case study using functional health patterns Marjory Gordon Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive function, communication, nursing care, case stud