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Nevertheless, as important as these effects are, the main support for the use of stimulation therapies is improvement in the patient's daily life routines. [10] A study published in 2006 tested the effects of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) on the demented elderly's quality of life. The researchers looked at the effect of CST on cognitive ...
Dementia patients can benefit from creative activities. Painting, music, crafts, and other sensory activities keep seniors engaged and allow opportunities for emotional expression.
The twenty-one patients in group 2 had a mean age of 74.2 and the mean age of group 1 was 74.8. From the patients in group 2 which postural recordings could be made, 7 patients suffered from hemiparetic lesion on the left side and 10 had lesions on the right. Of the patients in group 1, 4 had lesion to the left side and 3 on the right.
The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) is a neuropsychological test of set-shifting, which is the capability to show flexibility when exposed to changes in reinforcement. [1] [2] The WCST was written by David A. Grant and Esta A. Berg.
Brain training (also called cognitive training) is a program of regular activities purported to maintain or improve one's cognitive abilities. The phrase “cognitive ability” usually refers to components of fluid intelligence such as executive function and working memory .
Dementia is a terrible disease, but these 25 easiest trivia questions for seniors with dementia will perhaps provide a bright spark in the day for anyone afflicted with the illness.
Adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury who receive social skills training perform significantly better on measures of social communication than patients who receive no treatment. Adults with traumatic brain injury who receive comprehensive cognitive rehabilitation therapy report significant improvement on measures of quality of ...
Since dementia patients have trouble communicating their needs, this can be frustrating for the nurse. Nurses may have a hard time forming relationships with their dementia patients because of the communication barrier. How the dementia patient feels is based on their social interactions, and they may feel neglected because of this barrier. [35]