Impact of Educational Intervention Regarding Warning Sign of Dementia of Alzheimer's Type among the Elderly People of Selected Area, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

With the “greying” of society, people are living much longer. This increased lifespan is not without accompanying health problems. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive form of dementia most often associated with aging. Dementia is a biochemically-mediated mental disorder indicated by a generalized loss of memory and intellectual ability. This involves impairment of memory, judgment, and Abstract thinking. Changes in personality are also associated with dementia. Aging is a inevitable process therefore all the elder persons must should aware about the warning sign of dementia. The present study was conducted among elderly residing in jaypure area, Pahal, Bhubaneswar. “To assess the impact educational intervention regarding warning sign of dementia of Alzheimer's type”. An evaluative approach with quasi experimental research design was used. Total 50 samples were selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data were collected by using structure interview schedule. Pre-test was done followed by educational intervention. After a week post test was conducted. The study findings revealed that, there was highly significant difference found between the pre and post tests KS (P<0.01) but no significant association was found between the post test KS when compared with the demographic variables of elderly people (P>0.05). It was concluded that educational intervention was effective in increasing the knowledge of the Elderly people regarding warning sign of dementia of Alzheimer's type.