Table 2 Domains (n = 7) and components (n = 24) from the new conceptual model of resilience in dementia (from Windle et al. [9])
Resilience reserve | ||
|---|---|---|
Individual resources | ||
Psychological strengths | ||
Maintaining sense of humour | ||
Positivity, gratitude, hope and optimism | ||
Acceptance of the diagnosis | ||
Focus on what you can do | ||
Openness about diagnosis | ||
Faith or religious beliefs | ||
Live for the day / in the present | ||
Comparison to others less fortunate | ||
Practical approaches for adapting to life with dementia | ||
Maintaining pre-diagnosis activity | ||
Adapting to new lifestyle/changing abilities | ||
Comfort in the ordinary (e.g. listening to music/TV/coffee) | ||
Practical adaptation | ||
Educating oneself / seeking information | ||
Continuing with hobbies, interests and activities | ||
Participating in hobbies and activities | ||
A sense of purpose | ||
Community resources | ||
Strong relationships with family and friends | ||
Supportive carer | ||
Support from family | ||
Contact with others | ||
Peer support and education | ||
Advocacy and educating others about dementia | ||
Joining and being part of a group | ||
Support from peers (living with dementia) | ||
Participating in community activities | ||
Supportive community resources | ||
Religious activity | ||
Societal resources | ||
The role of professional support services | ||
Positive connections with healthcare professionals | ||