title: Therapeutic recreation interventions for need-driven dementia-compromised behaviors in community-dwelling elders.
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.
authors.affiliation: College of Health Professions, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fitzsimmons
authors.forename: Linda L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Buettner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D003153:Community Health Services; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011998:Recreation; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents