There are 140 000 care workers in Sweden, most of them in elderly care, and it is the largest professional group in the country. They have limited (or no) time to learn about their client sand at the same time need this knowledge to provide high quality care and avoid difficult situations such as aggression or anxiety.
Minnity is an app that provides key information and tips for caring for individuals with dementia in a person-centered way.
By using the app, the care workers will get to know the specific needs of a particular client in less than a minute. The care process will be efficient and of higher quality thanks to using the correct approach to the particular person.
"The total number of people with dementia worldwide in 2015 is estimated at 47 million. Among them, 60% live in low- and middle-income countries, and this proportion is projected to rise to 71% by 2050."
"Around half of all people with dementia need personal care (and the others will develop such needs over time). Around half of all older people who need personal care have dementia, while four-fifths of older people in nursing homes are people with dementia."
"The current annual societal and economic cost of dementia is US $818 billion, and it is expected to become a trillion dollar disease in just three years’ time."
"Person-centred care comprises: involving the service user; taking into account their individual needs, and their views as to how those should be met; and providing flexible and responsive services. The approach is applicable and relevant throughout the journey of care."
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