Abstract
Behavioural and psychological symptoms of Dementia include agitation, depression and apathy. Apathy is a common condition and a major challenge especially in nursing home residents. The development of a brief intervention for nursing home residents combining physical activation and reminiscence therapy in order to reactivating apathic residents and increasing their quality of life will be described.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Alzheimer Disease / epidemiology
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Alzheimer Disease / psychology*
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Alzheimer Disease / therapy*
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Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Exercise
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Frontotemporal Dementia / epidemiology
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Frontotemporal Dementia / psychology*
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Frontotemporal Dementia / therapy*
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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Homes for the Aged*
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Humans
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Life Change Events
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Motivation*
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Narration
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Nursing Homes*
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Occupational Therapy
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Psychotherapy / methods
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Quality of Life / psychology
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Risk Factors
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Social Behavior