Montessori-based interventions (MBIs) promote quality of life among older adults living with dementia. We used Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) to evaluate the impact of a small-scale MBI.
Michael R. Hughes • Kathleen M. Farfsing • Leah M. Janssen • Jennifer M. Kinney
The Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) is an evidence-based program that supports engaging people living with dementia and their care partners in the nursing home (NH).
Molly Nobel • Katherine M. Abbott • Kimberly Van Haitsma • Cassandra Keiser
The Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) program is an adaptable, evidence-based intervention.
Miranda C. Kunkel • Katherine M. Abbott • Molly Nobel • Alexis Talmage • Kimberly Van Haitsma
A reflection on nurturing spirituality and creativity in those living with dementia
This opinion piece focuses on an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art program Opening Minds through Art, which pairs volunteers with people living with dementia in long-term care co...
Meghan Young • Becky King
The current study aimed to develop and preliminarily validate an initial version of an instrument to assess the leisure activity preferences of people receiving adult day services (ADS).
Kimberly Van Haitsma • Katherine M. Abbott • Martina Roes
The Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) is a non-pharmacological, person-centered, intervention for nursing home (NH) residents living with moderate to severe dementia.
Katherine M. Abbott • Kimberly Van Haitsma • Alexandra Heppner • Kamryn Kasler
Presentation - Sleep & Dementia: Why Sleep Matters and How to Improve It
Among people living with dementia, sleep is important in slowing cognitive decline, preventing injuries, promoting a better mood, reducing negative interpersonal interactions, and helping balance t...
Julia Larimer
An arts program to improve medical ºÚÁÏÉçÇø attitudes towards persons with dementia
Arts-based activities may improve medical ºÚÁÏÉçÇø attitudes toward persons living with dementia (PLWD) by facilitating relationships around remaining strengths, capacities, and personhood.
Elizabeth Like Lokon • Cheryl Dellasega • Yue Li • Daniel R. George
For people living with dementia and their care partners, a decline in the ability to effectively communicate can cause significant distress.
Daniel R. George • Kate Levenberg • Elizabeth Like Lokon
Through the Montessori Looking-Glass: Barriers to Implementing a Montessori-Based Intervention
Montessori methods are used with individuals with dementia to create meaningful, inclusive, failure-free activities that enhance quality of life.
Kathleen M. Farfsing • Jennifer M. Kinney • Leah M. Janssen
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have received regulatory attention in relation to their emergency preparedness.
Cassandra L. Hua • Ian Matt Nelson • Katherine A. Kennedy
Dedicated Memory Care Units in Ohio's Long-Term Services Settings: Structure and Practices
This report provides information about memory care units in Ohio's nursing homes and residential care facilties.
Jane Straker • John R. Bowblis • Katherine A. Kennedy • A. Katherine Harrington
Using art in an intergenerational program to improve ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs attitudes toward people with dementia
This study explored the effects of participating in an intergenerational service learning program called Opening Mind through Arts (OMA) on college ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs’ attitudes toward people with deme...
Elizabeth Like Lokon • Yue Li • Jyotsana Parajuli