Poster 91 Speech therapy for mild to moderate dementia in a subacute rehab center : Michael J. Platto, MD (Humbert Lane Health Care Center, Washington, PA); Sharon M. Laughner, MS, CCC-SLP; Sherri L. Lacey, MS, CCC-SLP; Susan L. Kent, MA, CCC-SLP...
Remote Speech and Language Therapy services in Buckinghamshire Speech and Language Therapists work with people with aphasia following Stroke. For many clients aphasia is a life-long condition and an individual's abilit... A Willison,D Begent - 《International Journal of Integrated Care》 被引量:...
(commonly marketed as Sinemet), a dopamineprecursordrug combination that addresses symptoms of parkinsonism, and cholinesterase inhibitors, which augment levels of acetylcholine. Other therapeutic approaches includephysical therapy,speech therapy, andoccupational therapy. Mental healthcounseling, support groups, ...
"The mainstay of therapy is nonmedication approaches—how to assist the patient and family to manage the disinhibition or the repetitive behavior, especially when in social settings or in public," Dr. Boeve says. "It's quite challenging for families, but those strategies can be helpful." Non...
for people that really matter”. In ourAHP Dementia webinarin October 2024, people joined the conversation with Lisa Fox, speech and language therapists, NHS Highland who discussedthe benefits of reading aloudand other strategies for people with dementia, their carers and families. ...
We will explore the literature on therapeutic approaches for working with people living with dementia symptoms, as well as existing interventions for BPSD. Both of these areas will be explored within the context of a global community, by grounding our di
Strategies may include breaking down complex tasks, such as dressing or feeding, into simpler steps, or reducing the amount of activity in the environment to avoid confusion and agitation. Pleasurable activities, such as crafts, games, and music, can provide therapeutic stimulation and improve mood...
Your brain has several regions that control different functions of your body. For instance, your cerebrum controls movement, body temperature, speech, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and emotions, among other things. When your brain cells are damaged in a specific part of your brain, that ...
Your brain has several regions that control different functions of your body. For instance, your cerebrum controls movement, body temperature, speech, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and emotions, among other things. When your brain cells are damaged in a specific part of your brain, that ...
Some of the important drug treatment strategies in dementia are described. Except for the cholinesterase inhibitors, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any drug specifically for dementia. The drugs listed here are some of the most frequently prescribed from each class. ...