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August 20, 2005
Daily, Structured Activity Program Effective for Alzheimer's Patients, More Research is Needed
"WESTON, Mass. (17 August 2005) According to an article in the Summer 2005 issue of Activities Directors' Quarterly, individuals in the beginning to middle stages of Alzheimer's disease greatly benefit from a daily, structured activity program.
The Smiles Club, a program for Sisters of St. Joseph, was designed to create a structured environment of enjoyment and activity for Alzheimer's patients. Participants meet daily for five-and-a-half hours of dynamic programming that utilizes the interests of staff members. Daily activities include memory box, painting, crossword puzzles, and singing.
After one year in the program, seventy percent of participants either improved or remained stable. A daily, structured activity program of activities is one of the most powerful, effective interventions for Alzheimer's disease. Participation in such programs slows functional decline and improves patients' quality of life.
These findings underscore the need for more research in this area."
Activity Directors' Quarterly,
470 Boston Post Road,
Weston, MA 02493,
USA
(781) 899-2702
http://www.activitiesdirectors.com
Also see this Press Release at PRNewswire.
The Smiles Club, a program for Sisters of St. Joseph, was designed to create a structured environment of enjoyment and activity for Alzheimer's patients. Participants meet daily for five-and-a-half hours of dynamic programming that utilizes the interests of staff members. Daily activities include memory box, painting, crossword puzzles, and singing.
After one year in the program, seventy percent of participants either improved or remained stable. A daily, structured activity program of activities is one of the most powerful, effective interventions for Alzheimer's disease. Participation in such programs slows functional decline and improves patients' quality of life.
These findings underscore the need for more research in this area."
Activity Directors' Quarterly,
470 Boston Post Road,
Weston, MA 02493,
USA
(781) 899-2702
http://www.activitiesdirectors.com
Also see this Press Release at PRNewswire.
posted by Dr. Koudinov @ 20.8.05
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