None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a cognitive activity program, specifically designed for people with mild AD and their companions can reduce or slow further cognitive decline and improve quality of life for people with AD. It will also investigate the benefits of this type of program to the companion.
Interventions
Participants with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their companion are randomized to participate in a 12-week program of cognitive activity/stimulation. The sessions focus on different aspects of cognition, learning how these domains are altered in AD and incorporating pencil and paper tasks to demonstrate ways to enhance these areas of thinking. Seven weeks of the program (1x 90-minute session per week) are completed in a group setting with a facilitator. The additional sessions are comple
Participants with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their companion are randomized to participate in a 12-week program of cognitive activity/stimulation. The sessions focus on different aspects of cognition, learning how these domains are altered in AD and incorporating pencil and paper tasks to demonstrate ways to enhance these areas of thinking. Seven weeks of the program (1x 90-minute session per week) are completed in a group setting with a facilitator. The additional sessions are completed at home, with participants provided with materials to complete the set material. Telephone contact is made during the week to address any concerns/questions participants may have. Dyads (participants with AD and their companion) randomized to Arm 1 will attend the sessions together.
Sponsors
Bell Research Fellowship for Health and Ageing
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
0 to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Diagnosis of AD (probable or possible) according to the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (NINCDS-ADRDA) Alzheimer's criteria; MMSE score ranging from 18-26; Fluent in written and spoken English; Able and willing to travel to Mercy Hospital, Mt. Lawley; Available carer/companion who is willing to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Severe hearing and/or visual impairment; A diagnosis of a current acute psychiatric disorder; Unstable of life threatening medical condition; Current history of hazardous alcohol consumption; Stroke associated with permanent disability; Unable to commit for the entire six month period.
Outcome results
None listed