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Reducing dangerous nighttime events in persons with dementia by using a nighttime monitoring system
Rowe, Meredeth A.,
Kelly, Annette,
Horne, Claydell,
Lane, Steve,
Campbell, Judy,
Lehman, Brandy,
Phipps, Chad,
Keller, Meredith,
Pe Benito, Andrea
Background: Nighttime activity, a common occurrence in persons with dementia, increases the risk for injury and unattended home exits and impairs the sleep patterns of caregivers. Technology is needed that will alert caregivers of nighttime activity in persons with dementia to help prevent injuries and unattended exits. Methods: As part of a product development grant, […]
Improving decision‐making for feeding options in advanced dementia: A randomized, controlled trial
Hanson, Laura C.,
Carey, Timothy S.,
Caprio, Anthony J.,
Lee, Tae Joon,
Ersek, Mary,
Garrett, Joanne,
Jackman, Anne,
Gilliam, Robin,
Wessell, Kathryn,
Mitchell, Susan L.
Objectives: To test whether a decision aid improves quality of decision‐making about feeding options in advanced dementia. Design: Cluster randomized controlled trial. Setting: Twenty‐four nursing homes in North Carolina. Participants: Residents with advanced dementia and feeding problems and their surrogates. Intervention: Intervention surrogates received an audio or print decision aid on feeding options in advanced […]
Empowering older people with early dementia and family caregivers: A participatory action research study
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. […]
The effects of a support group on dementia caregivers’ burden and depression
Chu, Hsin,
Yang, Chyn-Yng,
Liao, Yen-Hsueh,
Chang, Lu- I.,
Chen, Chiung-Hua,
Lin, Chun-Chieh,
Chou, Kuei-Ru
Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of a support group on depression levels and burden among dementia caregivers in Taiwan. Method: An experimental, pre-intervention post-intervention control group design was used in this study. The experimental group received intervention consisting of a 12-week support group for dementia caregivers. A total of […]