Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Persons with Dementia
Berg-Weger, M.; Stewart, D.B.
Missouri Medicine 114(2): 116-119
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-6620 PMID: 30228557 Document Number: 692431
Affecting over 100,000 older Missourians, cognitive impairment is of concern for all health care providers. With no available pharmacologic treatments to eradicate/diminish symptoms, professionals and families need non-pharmacologic behavioral interventions to enhance individuals' quality-of-life and decrease the number and intensity of dementia-related behavioral symptoms. This paper provides an overview of available evidence-based non-pharmacologic interventions and strategies that can be delivered in both the community and facility setting, including reminiscence, validation, and cognitive stimulation therapies.