Dementia
Conditions
Keywords
Aged, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities
Brief summary
This study will determine whether montessori-based activities can help older adults with dementia become more responsive to others.
Detailed description
Studies have shown that Montessori-based activities, which focus on developing an individual's unique abilities, are effective in increasing engagement between nursing home residents with dementia and their caregivers. This study will determine whether the positive effects of Montessori-based programming can be replicated in adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Results from this study will be used to create training materials to help staff in different settings implement the intervention within existing schedules, staffing, and programming routines. This study will be conducted in two phases. During Phase I, participants with mild dementia will be trained to become small group leaders for Montessori-based activities. In Phase II, newly-trained participants will use their skills to assist others. Assessments will be made throughout the study. Participants' engagement with the environment and caregiver burden and satisfaction will be assessed.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMontessori-based dementia programming
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Menorah Park
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of dementia * Living in or attending programs at participating sites
Exclusion criteria
* Medical conditions that would interfere with study participation
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed