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American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 17, No. 2, 121-127 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/153331750201700205

AD-venture program: Therapeutic biking for the treatment of depression in long-term care residents with dementia

Linda L. Buettner, CTRS, PhD

Interdisciplinary Center for Positive Aging, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida

Suzanne Fitzsimmons, RN, MS, APRN

College of Health Professions, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida

This project tested an innovative intervention in a controlled clinical investigation of a nonpharmacological treatment of depression in long-term care residents with dementia. This treatment utilized a wheelchair bicycle in a recreation therapy protocol, which combined small group activity therapy and one-to-one bike rides with a staff member. Depression levels were significantly reduced in the two-week portion of the study with levels maintained in the 10-week maintenance period. Improvements were also found in sleep and levels of activity engagement.

Key Words: dementia • depression • psychosocial intervention • recreation therapy • therapeutic biking


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