University of Queensland researchers say a new tool to measure the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition.
The method assesses five key domains that contribute to quality of life—physical health, mood, memory, living situation and ability to do fun activities, and importantly, takes into account the views of people with dementia.
Associate Professor Tracy Comans said the tool revealed that physical health was considered the most important contributor to quality of life, followed by a person’s living situation.
“We found the priorities of people with dementia and their caregivers differed from the…
