Tailored Activities to Reduce Neuropsychiatric Behaviors in Persons With Dementia: Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Neuropsychiatric behaviors of persons with dementia, including agitation, aggression, and rejection of care, are almost universal; occur throughout the disease process; and have negative consequences for both persons with dementia and their caregivers. Nonpharmacological approaches are now recognized as first-line treatment to address these behaviors. One promising approach is activity tailored to the person's interests, abilities, and physical and social environment. An evidence-based program, New Ways for Better Days: Tailoring Activities for Persons With Dementia and Their Caregivers (TAP), draws on occupational therapy principles (person-environment-occupation fit, activity analysis) to meaningfully engage persons with dementia.

Objective

This case report desc

SUBMITTER: Marx KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6436117 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar/Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature