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0000-0001-7382-3671
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University of Tennessee
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Publisher: SLACK, Inc.
Date: 03-2009
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20090301-03
Abstract: In 2007, a comprehensive review of the extant research on nonpharmacological interventions for persons with early-stage dementia was conducted. More than 150 research reports, centered on six major domains, were included: early-stage support groups, cognitive training and enhancement programs, exercise programs, exemplar programs, health promotion programs, and “other” programs not fitting into previous categories. Theories of neural regeneration and plasticity were most often used to support the tested interventions. Recommendations for practice, research, and health policy are outlined, including evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatment protocols for persons with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia. A tested, community-based, multimodal treatment program is also described. Overall, findings identify well-supported nonpharmacological treatments for persons with early-stage dementia and implications for a national health care agenda to optimize outcomes for this growing population of older adults.
Publisher: SLACK, Inc.
Date: 03-2009
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20090301-10
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to critically review and synthesize the literature on the effects of nonpharmacological cognitive training on dementia symptoms in early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementia. Electronic databases MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL, PsycInfo, and the Cochrane Library were searched using the keywords cognition , reality orientation, Alzheimer's disease, psychosocial factors, cognitive therapy, brain plasticity, enriched environments , and memory training . The findings support that cognitive training improves cognition, activities of daily living, and decision making. Interventions are more effective if they are structured and focus on specific known losses related to the AD pathological process and a person's residual ability, or are combined with cognitive-enhancing medications. Nursing implications are also discussed.
Publisher: SLACK, Inc.
Date: 10-2008
DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20081001-02
Abstract: In response to the need to develop evidence-based best practices interventions and services for in iduals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the authors conducted an interdisciplinary literature review of exemplar programs, defined as those including multimodal or unimodal interventions shown to be appropriate for in iduals in the early stages of AD demonstrating promise to support, maintain, and improve independent functioning and shown to have positive effects for a variety of outcomes, including quality of life. This article examines evidence from five kinds of programs: (a) multimodal interventions, (b) programs developed by the Southwest Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Positive Aging, (c) sleep enhancement interventions, (d) managed care programs, and (e) technology-based interventions. Evidence from the review suggests that a number of programs can support functioning and improve quality of life for adults living with the early stages of memory loss. The article concludes with recommendations to advance a national research agenda in this area.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 2008
DOI: 10.1007/BF02982159
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