Diamond, Keri, Mowszowski, Loren, Cockayne, Nicole, Norrie, Louisa, Paradise, Matthew, Hermens, Daniel F., Lewis, Simon J. G., Hickie, Ian B., Naismith, Sharon L.

Background: With the rise in the ageing population and absence of a cure for dementia, cost-effective prevention strategies for those ‘at risk’ of dementia including those with depression and/or mild cognitive impairment are urgently required. Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy of a multifaceted Healthy Brain Ageing Cognitive Training (HBA-CT) program for older adults ‘at […]

van der Ploeg, Eva S, Camp, Cameron J., Eppingstall, Barbara, Runci, Susannah J., O'Connor, Daniel W.

Background: Following admission to a nursing home, the feelings of depression and burden that family carers may experience do not necessarily diminish. Additionally, they may experience feelings of guilt and grief for the loss of a previously close relationship. At the same time, individuals with dementia may develop symptoms of depression and agitation (BPSD) that […]

Gerritsen, Debby L, Smalbrugge, Martin, Teerenstra, Steven, Leontjevas, Ruslan, Adang, Eddy M., Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra J. F. J., Derksen, Els, Koopmans, Raymond T. C. M.

Background: The aim of this study is evaluating the (cost-) effectiveness of a multidisciplinary, evidence based care program to improve the management of depression in nursing home residents of somatic and dementia special care units. The care program is an evidence based standardization of the management of depression, including standardized use of measurement instruments and […]

Lin, Li-Chan, Huang, Ya-Ju, Su, Su-Gen, Watson, Roger, Tsai, Belina W. J., Wu, Shiao-Chi

Objectives: To construct a training protocol for spaced retrieval (SR) and to investigate the effectiveness of SR and Montessori-based activities in decreasing eating difficulty in older residents with dementia.; Methods: A single evaluator, blind, and randomized control trial was used. Eighty-five residents with dementia were chosen from three special care units for residents with dementia […]

Lin, Li-Chan, Yang, Man-Hua, Kao, Chieh-Chun, Wu, Shiao-Chi, Tang, Sai-Hung, Lin, Jaung-Geng

Objectives: To explore the effectiveness of acupressure and Montessori-based activities in decreasing the agitated behaviors of residents with dementia.; Design: A double-blinded, randomized (two treatments and one control; three time periods) cross-over design was used.; Setting: Six special care units for residents with dementia in long-term care facilities in Taiwan were the sites for the […]

O'Connor, C. M., Clemson, L., Brodaty, H., Jeon, Y. H., Mioshi, E., Gitlin, L. N.

Background: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are often considered to be the greatest challenge in dementia care, leading to increased healthcare costs, caregiver burden, and placement into care facilities. With potential for pharmacological intervention to exacerbate behaviors or even lead to mortality, the development and rigorous testing of non-pharmacological interventions is vital. A […]

Rapp, Michael A., Mell, Thomas, Majić, Tomislav, Treusch, Yvonne, Nordheim, Johanna, Niemann-Mirmehdi, Mechthild, Gutzmann, Hans, Heinz, Andreas

Objective: To test the effect of a complex guideline-based intervention on agitation and psychotropic prescriptions.; Design, Setting, Participants: Cluster randomized controlled trial (VIDEANT) with blinded assessment of outcome in 18 nursing homes in Berlin, Germany, comprising 304 dementia patients.; Intervention: Training, support, and activity therapy intervention, delivered at the level of each nursing home, focusing […]

Cohen-Mansfield, Jiska, Marx, Marcia S., Dakheel-Ali, Maha, Regier, Natalie G., Thein, Khin

Objectives: To determine which stimuli are 1) most engaging 2) most often refused by nursing home residents with dementia, and 3) most appropriate for persons who are more difficult to engage with stimuli. Methods: Participants were 193 residents of seven Maryland nursing homes. All participants had a diagnosis of dementia. Stimulus engagement was assessed by […]