McGilton, Katherine S., Davis, Aileen, Mahomed, Nizar, Flannery, John, Jaglal, Susan, Cott, Cheryl, Naglie, Gary, Rochon, Elizabeth

Background: The course and outcomes of hip fracture patients are often complicated by the presence of dementia and delirium, referred to as cognitive impairment (CI), which limits access to in-patient rehabilitation. In response to this concern, members of our team developed and piloted an in-patient rehabilitation model of care (Patient-Centred Rehabilitation Model; PCRM) targeting patients […]

Snarski, Melissa, Scogin, Forrest, DiNapoli, Elizabeth, Presnell, Andrew, McAlpine, Jessie, Marcinak, Jacquelyn

This study examined the effects of Behavioral Activation (BA) treatment on depressive symptoms and quality of life among older adult patients in a geriatric psychiatry facility. There were 50 participants with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, each being 65 years of age or older. A 2 (between)×3 (time of measurement) design was used in this […]

Lin, Li-Chan, Huang, Ya-Ju, Watson, Roger, Wu, Shiao-Chi, Lee, Yue-Chune

Aims: To investigate the efficacy of applying a Montessori intervention to improve the eating ability and nutritional status of residents with dementia in long-term care facilities.; Background: An early intervention for eating difficulties in patients with dementia can give them a better chance of maintaining independence and reduce the risk of malnutrition.; Methods: An experimental […]

Sommer, Oskar H., Aga, Olav, Cvancarova, Milada, Olsen, Inge C., Selbaek, Geir, Engedal, Knut

Background/aims: To evaluate the efficacy of oxcarbazepine (OXC) in the treatment of agitation and aggression in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia or both.; Methods: This is an 8-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial carried out independently of the pharmaceutical industry. Changes in the agitation and aggression subscore of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) were the […]