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ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE TRAINING IN PEOPLE WITH MILD TO MODERATE DEMENTIA
Title
ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE TRAINING IN PEOPLE WITH MILD TO MODERATE DEMENTIA
Author
Rouse, Hillary
Date Created
2015
Subjects--Topical
Social sciences--Research, Cognitive psychology, Gerontology
Description
The main goal is to see how computer game play experiences can affect cognitive, social, behavioral, and psychological functioning in a population of older adults with mild-to-moderate dementia. Participants engaged in various cognitive games from...
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND FALLS IN THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION: INCIDENCE AND OUTCOMES IN A LEVEL ONE TRAUMA CENTER
Title
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND FALLS IN THE OLDER ADULT POPULATION: INCIDENCE AND OUTCOMES IN A LEVEL ONE TRAUMA CENTER
Author
Churchill, Christine
Date Created
2014
Subjects--Topical
Gerontology
Description
Cognitive impairment has been found to be associated with an increased risk of falls among older adults. The aim of this study was to compare in-hospital outcomes such as time-to-surgery, complications, length of stay, intensive care utilization, ...
Intergenerational Programming on a Multi-Generational Play Park and its Impact on Older Adults
Title
Intergenerational Programming on a Multi-Generational Play Park and its Impact on Older Adults
Author
Dawson, Amanda
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Gerontology, Aging
Description
Intergenerational programming between children and older adults have been shown to make significant contributions to older adults’ overall wellbeing. However, it is uncommon to find in research the combination of active aging and intergenerational...
Respite Care for People with Dementia Aging in Place: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Title
Respite Care for People with Dementia Aging in Place: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Author
Weir-Gertzog, Amanda
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Government policy, Gerontology, Aging
Description
Respite care, including adult day care, residential respite, and home services, offers integral life-enhancing benefits to people with dementia aging in place: peer interaction, diminished social isolation, and enhanced feelings of purpose and occ...