Citation: Telenius, E., Engedal, K., & Bergland, A. (2015). Effect of a high-intensity exercise program on physical function and mental health in nursing home residents with dementia: An assessor blinded randomized controlled trial. PLoS One, 10(5), 1-18. Link to publisher’s article.
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Evidence supporting exercise interventions for persons in early-stage alzheimer’s disease
Citation: Buettner, L., Richeson, N., Burgener, S., Buckwalter, K., Beattie, E., Bossen, A., Fick, D., Fitzsimmons, S., Kolanowski, A., Rose, K., Specht, J., Testad, I., & McKenzie, S. (2012). Evidence supporting exercise interventions for persons in early-stage alzheimer’s disease. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 11(1), 11-18. Link to publisher’s article.
Social relationships and risk of dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal cohort studies
Citation: Kuiper, J., Zuidersma, M, Voshaar, R., Zuidema, S., van den Heuvel, E., Stolk, R., & Smidt (2015). Social relationships and risk of dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal cohort studies. Ageing Research Reviews, 22, 39-57. Link to publisher’s article.
What are the benefits of exercise for alzheimer’s disease? A systematic review of the past 10 years
Citation: Hernández, S., Sandreschi, P., da Silva, F. Arancibia, B., da Silva, R., Gutierres, P., & Andrade, A. (2015). What are the benefits of exercise for alzheimer’s disease? A systematic review of the past 10 years. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 23(4), 659-68. Link to publisher’s article.
The use of horticulture-based programs to promote engagement for older adults with dementia
Citation: Watts, C. & Hsieh, P. (2015). The use of horticulture-based programs to promote engagement for older adults with dementia. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.
The impact of horticulture therapy on emotional well-being in older adults with dementia
Citation: Ropars, K. & Hsieh, P. (2013). The impact of horticulture therapy on emotional well-being in older adults with dementia. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.
A review of the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on the cognitive functioning of older adults with dementia
Citation: Gimbel, J. & Hsieh, P. (2013). A review of the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on the cognitive functioning of older adults with dementia. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.
The impact of animal assisted therapy on social interaction and emotional well-being among older adults with dementia: A review of the literature
Citation: Griffin, K. & Hsieh, P. (2013). The impact of animal assisted therapy on social interaction and emotional well-being of older adults with dementia: A review of the literature. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.
Multi-sensory motor interventions for behavior management of individuals with dementia in residential care
Citation: Costello, J. & Porter, H. (2013). Multi-sensory motor interventions for behavior management of individuals with dementia in residential care. RT Wise Owls. Link to research synthesis.