Elderly patients with senile dementia often need long-term, professional care in institutions. This is due to the progressive increase in the physical and mental dependence that these patients present. The present article reviews peculiarities as to the manifestations and evolutions in conditions such as infections, malnutrition, urinary incontinence, behavioral disorders and immobitility. Individuals are placed in long-term care facilities that require permanent evaluation and attention from the multi-disciplinary team specialized in this type of care.
Senile dementia; Alzheimer’s disease; elderly; long-term care facilities