Serving a Forgotten Population
Serving a Forgotten Population
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服务被遗忘的人群
DOI：
10.33137/ijidi.v4i1.32414
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发表时间：
2019
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Kayla Kuni
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作者：
Mary Beth Riedner;T. Shay;Kayla Kuni
阿尔茨海默氏症或相关痴呆症的诊断带来的耻辱是巨大的，那些患有痴呆症的人经常谈到这种疾病的负面和几乎直接的社会影响。根据阿尔茨海默病国际的数据，2017年全球约有5000万痴呆症患者，到2050年这一数字可能达到1.315亿(北达科他州)。影响许多痴呆症患者的社会隔离最好是通过知识和理解来对抗。图书馆有许多方法可以将他们的使命宣言付诸行动，以应对这种毁灭性的疾病。患有痴呆症的人每天都会走进图书馆。图书馆工作人员需要接受培训，以识别可能受影响的人，并开发有效的沟通技巧，以满足他们的特殊需要。除了购买关于这种疾病以及如何应对这种疾病的书籍和其他材料外，图书馆还可以帮助痴呆症患者及其照顾者从未得到充分利用的来源找到可用的医疗信息，比如国家医学图书馆的Medline Plus。图书馆非常适合举办教育活动和社区讨论。阿尔茨海默氏症协会等外部组织可以提供在图书馆举行的信息会议。全国各地的图书馆也开发了几个示范项目，展示了图书馆如何为痴呆症患者提供直接编程和服务。图书馆可以在减少痴呆症患者的社会孤立和提高他们的生活质量方面发挥重要作用。
The stigma attached to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia is enormous, and those living with dementia often speak of the negative, and almost immediate, social impact of the disease. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, there were approximately 50 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2017 and this number could reach 131.5 million by 2050 (n.d.). The social isolation that affects many people living with dementia is best combatted by knowledge and understanding. There are many ways that libraries can put their mission statements into action with regard to this devastating disease. People living with dementia are coming into libraries every day. Library staff need training to recognize those who may be affected and to develop effective communication techniques to meet their special needs. In addition to purchasing books and other materials about the disease and how to cope with it, libraries can help those living with dementia and their caregivers find medical information available from underused sources such as Medline Plus from the National Library of Medicine. Libraries are uniquely suited to host educational events and community discussions. Outside organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association can provide informational sessions held in the library. There are also several model projects developed by libraries across the country that demonstrate how libraries can provide direct programming and services to those living with dementia. Libraries can play a significant role in reducing social isolation among those living with dementia and improving the quality of their lives.