Co-designing a mealtime intervention integrating Spaced Retrieval and montessori-based activities for people with dementia living in nursing homes

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. IntroductionEating difficulties significantly impact the nutrition, health, and well-being of people with dementia worldwide. Training strategies, such as Spaced Retrieval and Montessori-based activities, have the potential to enhance the...

Creative support: Enhancing well-being in mild and moderate cognitive impairment through museum interventions

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. BackgroundThe global incidence of dementia is increasing, establishing it as a significant cause of disability and diminished quality of life. The World Health Organization underscores the necessity of enhancing the well-being of individuals...

The care experience of people with diagnosed or suspected dementia living in prison: A case study approach

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Complex health and social care needs of people living in prison with diagnosed or suspected dementia is a growing concern for prisons and prison healthcare staff. The literature is replete with recommendations to better understand the health...

Efficacy and impact of spousal support groups in enhancing the well-being of caring in early onset dementia: Lessons learned from the ACE Alzheimer center Barcelona

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Monday, April 28, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Background:The group intervention aimed at caregivers of persons with dementia is regarded as an effective tool for support and education. However, these groups do not specifically cater to caregivers of individuals with spouses affected by...

‘Memories we treasure’: Evaluating the impact on co-designers and audiences of a photographic exhibition by participants with memory problems

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, April 25, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. Visual research, including photovoice methods are increasingly used to elicit the experiences of people living with memory loss, though few such studies have investigated the impact of produced images on audiences. Drawing on Freire’s...

Meaning making during bereavement as part of caregiver speaks, a narrative photo-elicitation intervention for Caregivers of persons living with dementia

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, April 24, 2025 | Dementia

Dementia, Ahead of Print. A majority of persons living with dementia rely on informal family and friend caregivers. These caregivers shoulder immense responsibility while the person living with dementia is alive, and during bereavement are at risk for complicated...