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Does theatre improve the quality of life of people with dementia?
Background: A new communication method, the “Veder method”, has recently been developed. Caregivers are trained to apply this method in a group activity (“living-room theatre activity”) for people with dementia in which theatrical stimuli are used in combination with proven emotion-oriented care methods. The aim of this exploratory study was to evaluate the added value […]
STAM protocol in dementia: a multicenter, single-blind, randomized, and controlled trial
Ceccato, Enrico,
Vigato, Giovanna,
Bonetto, Chiara,
Bevilacqua, Albina,
Pizziolo, Paolo,
Crociani, Susanna,
Zanfretta, Emanuele,
Pollini, Lorenza,
Caneva, Paolo Alberto,
Baldin, Lorella,
Frongillo, Cristina,
Signorini, Andrea,
Demoro, Sara,
Barchi, Elisabetta
Background: The Sound Training for Attention and Memory in Dementia (STAM-Dem) is a manualized music-based protocol designed to be used in the rehabilitation of cognitive functions in elderly patients with dementia (PWD).; Method: This was a multicenter, single-blind, randomized, and controlled trial that involved 51 PWD. The objective was to test the STAM-Dem efficacy. Patients […]
Leisure activities alleviate depressive symptoms in nursing home residents with very mild or mild dementia
Objectives: : To examine whether leisure activities can alleviate depressive symptoms among nursing home residents with very mild to mild dementia.; Methods: : A cluster-randomized open-label controlled design. Thirty-six residents with at least moderate depressive symptoms were randomized by home into three conditions-mahjong (a.k.a. mah-jongg), tai chi, and handicrafts (placebo). Activities were conducted three times […]
Faith-based cognitive behavioral therapy: easing depression in the elderly with cognitive decline
Minimizing depression in residential aged care facilities is a formidable challenge but doing so may improve quality of life and protect against dementia. A pilot project with residents with cognitive decline and concurrent depression tested the suitability of a faith-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in reducing participant levels of depression, offering promising results.;
Healing gardens and cognitive behavioral units in the management of Alzheimer’s disease patients: the Nancy experience
Rivasseau Jonveaux, T.,
Batt, M.,
Fescharek, R.,
Benetos, A.,
Trognon, A.,
Bah Chuzeville, S.,
Pop, A.,
Jacob, C.,
Yzoard, M.,
Demarche, L.,
Soulon, L.,
Malerba, G.,
Bouvel, B.
The French Alzheimer Plan 2008-2012 anticipates the implementation of new Units specialized in cognitive rehabilitation and psycho-behavioral therapy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Conceived for AD and other dementia patients of all ages, their objectives are to propose a cognitive rehabilitation program, to prevent or treat psycho-behavioral crises, and to provide support and educational therapy […]
Effect of Active Music Therapy and Individualized Listening to Music on Dementia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Raglio, A.,
Bellandi, D.,
Baiardi, P.,
Gianotti, M.,
Ubezio, M.C.,
Zanacchi, E.,
Granieri, E.,
Imbriani, M.,
Stramba-Badiale, M.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of active music therapy (MT) and individualized listening to music (LtM) on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSDs) in persons with dementia (PWDs). DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Nine Italian institutions. PARTICIPANTS: Persons with moderate to severe dementia and BPSDs (N = 120) were randomized to one of three […]
Cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of regular musical activities in early dementia: randomized controlled study
Sarkamo, T.,
Tervaniemi, M.,
Laitinen, S.,
Numminen, A.,
Kurki, M.,
Johnson, J. K.,
Rantanen, P.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: During aging, musical activities can help maintain physical and mental health and cognitive abilities, but their rehabilitative use has not been systematically explored in persons with dementia (PWDs). Our aim was to determine the efficacy of a novel music intervention based on coaching the caregivers of PWDs to use either singing […]