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Health service utilization among demented individuals with or without mood disorders in Canada
(2015-01-01)
Aim: To assess how comorbid mood disorders were associated with health service utilization of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias in a Canadian household population.
Methods: The study utilized a ...
Healthcare providers perspectives of cognitive rehabilitation in the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
(2020-02-01)
Aim: Explore healthcare practitioners’ capacity within the Central East LHIN to implement cognitive rehabilitation programs to those with dementia.
Methods: This study is designed as a multi-stage qualitative interpretive ...
The relationship between moderate physical activities and sleep quality and quantity among persons with dementia
(2017-01-01)
Aims and Significance: The prevalence of dementia is rapidly increasing worldwide due to an aging population. Sleep disorders are a common characteristic of dementia, and pose a significant threat to the quality of life ...
Prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption among persons with dementia in Canada
(2018-07-01)
Aim: To identify the prevalence of alcohol consumption and its impact on chronic disease, injury and hospital stays in persons with dementia (PWD).
Methods: Multivariate analysis was conducted using data collected from a ...
A systematic review of the literature examining the use and application of robots and artificial intelligence for assisted living for persons living with dementia
(2021)
Introduction: This review aims to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technologies can enhance quality of life (QOL) outcomes in persons living with dementia (PLD).
Methods: A systematic literature search ...
A pilot study to explore healthcare professionals’ perception of using a web-based reminiscence therapy to support dementia care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
(2022-05-01)
Introduction: Reminiscence therapy (RT) is the most common non-pharmacological treatment for dementia care. The therapy stimulates the senses to evoke memories and may reduce Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia ...
Antipsychotic prescribing as a treatment of dementia in British Columbia: physician-level characteristics associated with receiving potentially inappropriate prescriptions
(2023-04-01)
Antipsychotic prescribing has increased. One attribute of this is off-label prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia to treat behavioural and psychological symptoms, which is not supported by evidence-informed ...
Exploring the factors that influence equitable access to and social participation in dementia care programs by foreign-born population living in Toronto and Durham Region
(2020-04-01)
The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers that influence participation and utilization of dementia care and support programs by the foreign-born population. A qualitative interpretive study was conducted using ...
The feasibility, acceptability, and usability of seated Tai Chi exergame among frail older adult with mild dementia or Parkinson’s disease: a pilot study
(2023-07-01)
Background: For frail older persons with Parkinson's disease (PD) and mild dementia, Tai Chi (TC) is a popular form of exercise. However, due to accessibility issues and negative outcomes, not all movements are suitable ...