Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Persons with Dementia.
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: Affecting over 100,000 older Missourians, cognitive impairment is of concern for all health care providers. With no available pharmacologic treatments to eradicate/diminish symptoms, professionals and families need non-pharmacologic behavioral interventions to enhance individuals' quality-of-life and decrease the number and intensity of dementia-related behavioral symptoms. This paper provides an overview of available evidence-based non-pharmacologic interventions and strategies that can be delivered in both the community and facility setting, including reminiscence, validation, and cognitive stimulation therapies.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Marla Berg-Weger, Daniel B Stewart
Institution: Saint Louis University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3003670323