Rivasseau Jonveaux, T., Batt, M., Fescharek, R., Benetos, A., Trognon, A., Bah Chuzeville, S., Pop, A., Jacob, C., Yzoard, M., Demarche, L., Soulon, L., Malerba, G., Bouvel, B.

The French Alzheimer Plan 2008-2012 anticipates the implementation of new Units specialized in cognitive rehabilitation and psycho-behavioral therapy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Conceived for AD and other dementia patients of all ages, their objectives are to propose a cognitive rehabilitation program, to prevent or treat psycho-behavioral crises, and to provide support and educational therapy […]

Spring, J. A., Viera, M., Bowen, C., Marsh, N.

This study evaluated adapted gardening as an activity for people with advanced Huntington’s disease (HD) and explored its therapeutic aspects. Visitors and staff completed a questionnaire and participated in structured interviews to capture further information, whereas a pictorial questionnaire was designed for residents with communication difficulties. Staff reported that gardening was a constructive, outdoor activity […]

Jarrott, Shannon E., Gigliotti, Christina M.

Engaging persons with dementia in meaningful activities supports well-being; however, care staff are challenged to implement age- and ability-appropriate activities in a group setting. We compared a randomly assigned treatment group, who received horticultural therapy-based (HT-based) programming to a comparison group, who engaged in traditional activities (TA) programming, on engagement and affect. Horticultural therapy-based programming […]