Evaluation of Simulated Presence: A Personalized Approach to Enhance Well‐Being in Persons with Alzheimer's Disease

1999157 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lois Camberg · Health Services Research & Development

Patricia Woods · Health Services Research & Development

Wee Lock Ooi · Hebrew SeniorLife

Ann C. Hurley · Northeastern University

Ladislav Volicer · Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center

Jane Ashley · Boston College

Germaine L. Odenheimer

Abstract

This study provided evidence that Simulated Presence can be effective in enhancing well-being and decreasing problem behaviors in the nursing home setting as a substitute for or complement to usual care.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 47, Issue 4, pp. 446-452

DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1999.tb07237.x

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