Les pathologies démentielles, essentiellement représentées par la maladie d’Alzheimer (MA), ne cessent de croître avec le vieillissement de la population. Dans cette population, les données concernant la prévalence ou les facteurs de risque d’effets indésirables médicamenteux (EIM) sont peu nombreuses. C’est pourquoi le Plan Alzheimer 2008-2013 avait fixé pour objectif (mesure 14), l’amélioration des connaissances de la iatrogénie médicamenteuse. Les objectifs de cette thèse étaient de décrire les EIM, les médicaments suspectés dans la survenue de ces EIM, et identifier les facteurs de risque d’EIM dans une population de sujets âgés hospitalisés dans une unité spécialisée dans la prise en charge des pathologies démentielles. Pour réaliser ce travail, une étude ad hoc a été réalisée dans une unité aiguë de médecine gériatrique spécialisée dans la prise en charge des patients atteints de syndrome démentiel. Cette étude a été complétée par les données du centre régional de pharmacovigilance de Champagne-Ardenne et une analyse exhaustive de la littérature. La prescription des inhibiteurs de l’enzyme de conversion ou antagoniste du récepteur de l’angiotensine II, des neuroleptiques, des traitements de la MA, et d’anti-arythmiques doit se faire avec précaution. Les caractéristiques des patients doivent être prises en compte lors de la prescription médicamenteuse. Une détection précoce des patients dépendants et la mise en place d’aide à domicile pourraient éviter certains EIM liés à des erreurs de prise médicamenteuse. / All forms of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, are increasing in line with population ageing. In this population, there are few data available regarding the prevalence and risk factors of adverse drug reaction (ADR). For this reason, one of the measures of the French government initiative for Alzheimer’s disease for the period 2008–2012 was to improve the state of the knowledge on ADR in this population. The aims of this PhD thesis were to describe ADRs, drug suspected in the occurrence of these ADRs and to identify the risk factors for the occurrence of ADR in older subjects hospitalised in an acute geriatric medicine ward specialised in the management of patients with dementia syndrome. An ad hoc study was conducted in this population. This study was completed by data from Regional Pharmacovigilance Center of Champagne-Ardenne and a systematic review of the literature. Caution is needed when prescribing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers, neuroleptics, antidementia drugs, or certain types of antiarrhythmics in patients suffering from dementia. Our findings underline the importance of taking into consideration the characteristics of the patients when prescribing drugs in this specific population. Early detection of dependency in cognitive impaired subjects and the implementation of home help could help to avoid ADRs related to errors in taking medications.

Neuropsychological aspects of preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases are an extensively studied topic in neuropsychological research. Neuropsychological assessment can be helpful for the estimation of conversion risk in individual cases. The focus of neuropsychological research shifted from the evaluation of dementia to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or even to the detection of cognitive change before significant cognitive decline. In the theoretical part is presented a contemporary outline of preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases. The construct of MCI is the most studied topic in the prodromal stage of neurodegeneration and this part is dedicated to comprehensive analysis of MCI. The empirical research includes five studies on screening methods of cognitive abilities, memory and verbal fluency tests. We present normative and validity data in older adults and show their detection potential in MCI or preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, we tried to show the detection potential of different memory measures in patients with MCI and estimate the relations between hippocampal atrophy and memory performance. Key words mild cognitive impairment, dementia syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic procedures

Neuropsychological aspects of preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases are an extensively studied topic in neuropsychological research. Neuropsychological assessment can be helpful for the estimation of conversion risk in individual cases. The focus of neuropsychological research shifted from the evaluation of dementia to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or even to the detection of cognitive change before significant cognitive decline. In the theoretical part is presented a contemporary outline of preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases. The construct of MCI is the most studied topic in the prodromal stage of neurodegeneration and this part is dedicated to comprehensive analysis of MCI. The empirical research includes five studies on screening methods of cognitive abilities, memory and verbal fluency tests. We present normative and validity data in older adults and show their detection potential in MCI or preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, we tried to show the detection potential of different memory measures in patients with MCI and estimate the relations between hippocampal atrophy and memory performance. Key words mild cognitive impairment, dementia syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic procedures

This dissertation deals with the concept of Sensory Activation, a new approach practised in the Czech Republic focussing on the elderly and people with dementia synrome, in relation to monitored psychological aspects. The work has four main parts. In the first part the target group is defined the elderly and people with dementia syndrome, with emphasis being placed on a holistic approach to treatment. The second part presents selected psychological aspects, specifically communication, emotions, memory and sensory processes and their interconnection with the practice of Sensory Activation. Contained in the following chapter is the concept of Sensory Activation itself and a synopsis of its methods which can be applied in work with the target group. The last chapter presents the results of my research. These results come from an analysis of eight case histories of randomly selected activated people. The full versions of the case histories can be found in the Appendices of this dissertation.

The diploma thesis deals with the impact of dementia syndrome in clients of social field service on workers in direct care. The thesis connects two theoretical levels, which are closely related to the topic. This is primarily the level of the disease itself with dementia syndrome and the circumstances associated with caring for a sick person. The second level deals with the topic of managing a team of workers in direct care, with a focus on field social services. The research in the sequential variant made it possible to emphasize the moments that are specific in the care of clients with dementia syndrome in the home environment. The intention was to name the stress moments that come with working with a given target group in the home environment. At the core of the pressures mentioned by the respondents, the stress resulting from the unpredictability of the situation was found as a common denominator. It is unpredictability, given the client's illness, in the conditions of the home environment, in which the client is used to making his own decisions, despite the worsened cognition. At the next level is the stress resulting from unclear responsibility for the content of the service. The employee must be able to flexibly move from a role that is more managerial to a role where the service is managed...