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Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging Research, Vol 2011 (2011)
We studied changes in apathy among 77 community-dwelling older persons with mild memory loss in a randomized clinical trial comparing two nonpharmacological interventions over four weeks. The study used a pre-post design with randomization by site to
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https://doaj.org/article/d92efb10f4794a7a8e666c62396a3a6e
Autor:
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, Msn, Arnp, Gnp, BA Catherine M. Hoyt, Angie L. Sardina, Linda L. Buettner
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Recreation Therapy. 18:27-37
This study evaluated whether a mentally stimulating activities (MSA) program reduced neuropsychiatric symptoms and improved cognitive status and quality of life, as compared to a support group for persons in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease (
Autor:
Linda L. Buettner, PhD, Lrt, Ctrs, Beth E. Barba, PhD, Rn, Faghe, Faan, Suzanne Fitzsimmons, Msn, Gnp, Arnp, Jeffrey D. Labban
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Recreation Therapy. 12:31-40
This article provides a secondary analysis of data collected from a recreation therapy intervention trial for older adults with dementia and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In a subsample of 54 individuals who received wheelchair (WC) biking on some days
Autor:
Linda L. Buettner, Donna M. Fick, Ann L Bossen, Suzanne Fitzsimmons, Karen M Rose, Ann Kolanowski, Sandra C. Burgener, Nancy E. Richeson, Kathleen C. Buckwalter, Ingelin Testad, Fang Yu, Sharon McKenzie, Janet K Pringle Specht, Elizabeth Beattie
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Recreation Therapy. 11:11-18
The purpose of this article is to grade research evidence supporting exercise-based interventions for persons with early-stage dementias and to report the recommendations of a consensus panel. The search produced 11 databased articles testing the eff
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Recreation Therapy. 11:19-33
This study describes a clinical trial of at-home recreational therapy for community dwelling older adults with dementia and disturbing behaviors. After two weeks of daily, individualized therapeutic recreation interventions (TRIs), results indicated
Publikováno v:
Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 37:10-14
The purpose of this article is to increase nurses’ awareness of animal-assisted therapy as a treatment option for older adults with dementia. We describe the differences between animal visitation programs and goal-directed therapy. We also address
Publikováno v:
Journal of Aging Research, Vol 2011 (2011)
Journal of Aging Research
Journal of Aging Research
We studied changes in apathy among 77 community-dwelling older persons with mild memory loss in a randomized clinical trial comparing two nonpharmacological interventions over four weeks. The study used a pre-post design with randomization by site to
Publikováno v:
Research in Gerontological Nursing. 3:221-232
This article examines the moderating effect of depression on interdisciplinary treatment approaches for behaviors in dementia. A secondary analysis of data collected on tailored treatment of 105 long-term care residents with dementia found a signific
Autor:
Linda L. Buettner, Suzanne Fitzsimmons
Publikováno v:
Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 35:39-49
This project tested a 12-week health promotion course for older adults with early-stage dementia. In a quasi-experimental design, participants were assigned by site to intervention group or control group and evaluated at two time points. Mini-Mental
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Recreation Therapy. 8:33-47
Delirium is a common syndrome in older adults especially for those in hospital and acute settings. Delirium is sometimes reversible; however, it is associated with increased mortality, increased hospital costs, and long-term cognitive and functional