1] Introduction Flashcards
What are the two types of cognitive interventions for people with dementia
1: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) [Aimee Spector]
2: Cognitive Rehabilitation (CR) [Linda Clare]
What is CST
It is an evidence based group intervention for people with mild to moderate dementia that actively stimulates and engages people in an optimal learning environment with the benefits of a social group
What are the aims of CST
1: Session themed activities aim to actively stimulate and engage the group
2: Provide general stimulation for thinking, concentration and memory
3: Does not aim to test factual knowledge but encourages participants to share their opinions
How does CST work
There is a group of 8-10 people with dementia who participate in a range of cognitively stimulating activities for 50-90 minutes once a week for 14 weeks
Examples of CST research
1: Cognitive function
2: Communication
3: Quality of life
4: Well being
5: Social interaction
What is cognitive rehabilitation
It is an individual method with a goal based approach and involves a career
It’s used for people who have had a brain injury, MCI and early stage dementia
What are the aims of CR
It is to promote independent and well being and improve performance on personally relevant goals
1: Restoration of function
2: Compensatory strategies
3: Modify environment
Existing CR research
1: Goal performance
2: Goal satisfaction
3: Quality of life
4: Careguver
5: Cognitive function
6: Brain activation
What is Kelly et al CR research
It’s has 3 participants with early stage AD that focus’s on personal goals though an 8 week intervention
It focus’s on goal performance and satisfaction, quality of life and self efficacy and cognitive function
What is the study phases
1: Pre intervention assessment
2: Goal identification
3: Goal baseline measurement
4: Intervention sessions
5: Measuring outcomes
6: Follow up
What are CR goals
1: Face name recall
2: Number recall
3: Using memory aids
4: Using a mobile phone
How do we promote improved outcomes
1: Stigma reduction
2: Advocacy, group participation
3: Lifestyle and environment changes
4: Engagement in cognitive stimulation/rehabilitation
