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American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®
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Therapeutic recreation as an intervention for persons with dementia and agitation: An efficacy study

Linda L. Buettner, PhD, CTRS

Decker School of Nursing, Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center Binghamton University Binghamton, New York

Herberta Lundegren, PhD

Daniel Lago, PhD

Patricia Farrell, PhD

Ralph Smith, PhD

College of Health and Human Development, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

Thirty-six long term care residents with dementia and agitation were selected for participation in this eight week study. During the eight week J period, the participants received two different four week therapeutic recreation interventions in a clinical crossover design. These interventions included a sensorimotor program and a traditional activity program. The effects of these two programs were evaluated in terms of the effect on strength, flexibility, over all functioning, and agitation. The analysis showed that there was a significant improvement of grip strength, flexibility, and a reduction in agitation during the sensorimotor segment of the treatment. The results of this study indicate a new direction for therapeutic recreation specialists working with older adults with dementia and agitation.

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 11, No. 5, 4-12 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/153331759601100503
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