Harrison, Scott, Cooke, Marie, Moyle, Wendy, Shum, David, Murfield, Jenny

A qualitative thematic approach was used to explore musicians’ views and experiences of delivering a music intervention and its efficacy for people with dementia in long-term care. Two musicians who delivered the intervention in a randomized controlled trial were interviewed using a semistructured schedule. The data were sorted, categorized, and thematically analyzed. Two themes emerged: […]

Nomura, Michie, Makimoto, Kiyoko, Kato, Motoko, Shiba, Tamami, Matsuura, Chieko, Shigenobu, Kazue, Ishikawa, Tomohisa, Matsumoto, Naomi, Ikeda, Manabu

Background: The increase in the number of people suffering from dementia is of increasing global concern. A survey on the living conditions of the elderly in a Japanese rural community revealed a high prevalence of early dementia and the necessity for interventions not only for the elderly with early dementia but also for their families. […]

Wenborn, Jennifer, Challis, David, Head, Jenny, Miranda-Castillo, Claudia, Popham, Carolyn, Thakur, Ruchi, Illes, Jacqueline, Orrell, Martin

Background: Activity levels remain low in care homes, but activity engagement can enhance residents’ quality of life.; Aim: This study aimed to assess an occupational therapy programme designed to enable care home staff to increase activity provision.; Method: A cluster randomised controlled trial with blinded assessment of outcome was conducted. A total of 210 residents […]

Finn, Maurice, McDonald, Skye

The results of a pilot randomised controlled trial of computerised cognitive training in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are reported. Participants (N = 25) were randomised into either the treatment or waitlist training groups. Sixteen participants completed the 30-session computerised cognitive training program using exercises that target a range of cognitive functions including […]