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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, […]
Randomized controlled trial of a Healthy Brain Ageing Cognitive Training program: Effects on memory, mood, and sleep
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 […]
Effect of a human-type communication robot on cognitive function in elderly women living alone
Tanaka, Masaaki,
Ishii, Akira,
Yamano, Emi,
Ogikubo, Hiroki,
Okazaki, Masatsugu,
Kamimura, Kazuro,
Konishi, Yasuharu,
Emoto, Shigeru,
Watanabe, Yasuyoshi
Background: Considering the high prevalence of dementia, it would be of great value to develop effective tools to improve cognitive function. We examined the effects of a human-type communication robot on cognitive function in elderly women living alone.; Material/methods: In this study, 34 healthy elderly female volunteers living alone were randomized to living with either […]
Acupressure in insomnia and other sleep disorders in elderly institutionalized patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
Simoncini, M.,
Gatti, A.,
Quirico, P. E.,
Balla, S.,
Capellero, B.,
Obialero, R.,
D'Agostino, S.,
Sandri, N.,
Pernigotti, L. M.
BACKGROUND: Sleep disorders are very common in elderly institutionalized people with dementia and acupressure recently has been associated with conventional medicine in their treatment. AIMS: Exploring the effectiveness of acupressure for the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disturbances and we want to show that the acupressure treatment is feasible also in elderly resident patients. […]
Qualitative analysis of therapeutic light effects on global function in Alzheimer’s disease
The occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is growing, with 68% of cases occurring in women. Declines in global function exacerbated by reversal of day-night patterns, disturbed sleep-wake rhythms, and excessive daytime sleepiness make managing AD difficult. In this study, the authors examined the effect and duration of effect of therapeutic light on sleep, rest-activity, and […]
Increasing walking and bright light exposure to improve sleep in community-dwelling persons with Alzheimer’s disease: results of a randomized, controlled trial
McCurry, Susan M.,
Pike, Kenneth C.,
Vitiello, Michael V.,
Logsdon, Rebecca G.,
Larson, Eric B.,
Teri, Linda
Objectives: To test the effects of walking, light exposure, and a combination intervention (walking, light, and sleep education) on the sleep of persons with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).; Design: Randomized, controlled trial with blinded assessors.; Setting: Independent community living.; Participants: One hundred thirty-two people with AD and their in-home caregivers.; Interventions: Participants were randomly assigned to […]
Sleep in dementia caregivers and the effect of a nighttime monitoring system
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if a nighttime home monitoring system, designed to track the movements of a care recipient with dementia, would relieve worry and improve sleep in caregivers of persons with dementia.; Design and Methods: In this controlled clinical trial, 49 dementia caregivers were followed for up to 1 […]