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. 2002 Nov-Dec;17(6):367-81.
doi: 10.1177/153331750201700603.

Therapeutic recreation interventions for need-driven dementia-compromised behaviors in community-dwelling elders

Suzanne Fitzsimmons  1 , Linda L Buettner
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Therapeutic recreation interventions for need-driven dementia-compromised behaviors in community-dwelling elders

Suzanne Fitzsimmons et al. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2002 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

This study describes a clinical trial of at-home recreational therapy for community dwelling older adults with dementia and disturbing behaviors. After two weeks of daily, individualized recreational therapy interventions (TRIs), results indicated a significant decrease in levels of both passivity and agitation. Biograph data collection was useful in identifying the physiological changes that occurred with each intervention technique. Specific information is included on the time of day each behavior occurred and the most effective interventions, as well as implications for service delivery.

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