Graessel, Elmar, Stemmer, Renate, Eichenseer, Birgit, Pickel, Sabine, Donath, Carolin, Kornhuber, Johannes, Luttenberger, Katharina

Background: Currently available pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments have shown only modest effects in slowing the progression of dementia. Our objective was to assess the impact of a long-term non-pharmacological group intervention on cognitive function in dementia patients and on their ability to carry out activities of daily living compared to a control group receiving the […]

Nunes, Maria Vânia Silva, Pinho, Ana Almeida, Campos, Helena Mauricio, Abreu, Paula, Gonçalves, Isabel Pinto, Caldas, Alexandre Castro

Objective: In the present paper we present an observational study of the implementation of a Neuropsychological Stimulation Program at an Elderly Day Care Center in low-educated participants with very similar backgrounds concerning social economic status. Methods: The implemented program tackled several dimensions, including daily orientation sessions, cognitive stimulation sessions twice a week, followed by movement […]

Mũniza, Ruben, Serraa, Cristina Massegú, Reisberga, Barry, Rojo, José Manuel, del Ser, Teodoro, Casanova, Jordi Pẽna, Olazarán, Javier

Background: Little is known about the long-term acceptance and effects of cognitive and motor stimulation interventions (CMSI) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Objective: To evaluate a replicable CMSI program for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild-to-moderate AD persons. Methods: Eighty-four non-institutionalized subjects with AD were randomized to receive either CMSI, administered by a single care provider, […]

Dannhauser, Thomas M., Cleverley, Martin, Whitfield, Tim J., Fletcher, Ben, Stevens, Tim, Walker, Zuzana

Background: Dementia affects 35 million people worldwide and is currently incurable. Many cases may be preventable because regular participation in physical, mental and social leisure activities during middle age is associated with up to 47% dementia risk reduction. However, the majority of middle-aged adults are not active enough. MCI is therefore a clear target for […]