Title

Products For Alzheimer'S Patients With “Null” Behavior

Abstract

The aim of this project was to determine the feasibility of developing sensory stimulation products for the Alzheimer's-type dementia patients exhibiting “null” behavior in order to increase their quality of care and quality of life. The research subjects were selected from a population of 49 residents living on a special dementia unit in a 228-bed nursing home. This population represented a cross section of the local community, inclusive of women and minorities. Sensory satisfying objects were determined through structured observations of patients in the institutionalized setting to meet criteria of safety and effectiveness for patient use and caregiver implementation. The results clearly show the feasibility of developing such products for use in nursing homes, adult day care facilities, Alzheimer's care facilities and private homes. © 2000, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Publication Title

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Volume

15

Issue

6

Number of Pages

347-356

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/153331750001500605

Socpus ID

0034526214 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0034526214

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