Lackner, Thomas E., Wyman, Jean F., McCarthy, Teresa C., Monigold, Melinda, Davey, Cynthia

Objectives: To determine the efficacy of oral extended-release oxybutynin for urge urinary incontinence in older female nursing home residents with mild to severe cognitive impairment.; Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.; Setting: Twelve skilled nursing homes.; Participants: Fifty women aged 65 and older with urge incontinence and cognitive impairment.; Intervention: Four-week treatment with daily oral extended-release […]

Ward-Smith, Peggy, Llanque, Sarah M., Curran, Denise

Background: Non-pharmacological interventions, such as multisensory stimulation environments (MSSE), have demonstrated the ability to reduce inappropriate behavior among individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.; Methods: In this study, we compared the incidences of problematic behavior among individuals with Alzheimer’s disease residing in a long-term care facility who were and were not exposed to an MSSE. Retrospective data […]

Phillips, Lorraine J., Reid-Arndt, Stephanie A., Pak, Youngju

Background: Effective nonpharmacological interventions are needed to treat neuropsychiatric symptoms and to improve quality of life for the 5.3 million Americans affected by dementia.; Objective: The purpose of this study was to test the effect of a storytelling program, TimeSlips, on communication, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia.; Methods: […]

Edwards, Nancy E., Beck, Alan M.

This study assessed whether individuals with dementia who observe aquariums increase the amount of food they consume and maintain body weight. The sample included 70 residents in dementia units within 3 extended care facilities in 2 states. The intervention included the introduction of an aquarium into each common dining area. A total increase of 196.9 […]