What is it about?
This article describes a pilot test of a non-biomedical digital tool (MindfulGarden) that can be used like a crash-cart for managing disruptive behaviour in public areas of a nursing home
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Why is it important?
Quality of life is important in a nursing home environment. Screaming and verbal or physical aggression are common symptoms of dementia that are distressing to other residents, staff, and visitors. Tools such as MindfulGarden that have the potential to calm residents are important to trial in real life settings.
Perspectives
MindfulGarden is portable and easy to operate and may be a useful tool for management of BPSD.
Dr Gloria M Gutman
Simon Fraser University
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This page is a summary of: A Novel Intervention for Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Nursing Home Communal Areas: Results of a Small-Scale Pilot Trial, Journal of Alzheimer s Disease Reports, December 2021, IOS Press,
DOI: 10.3233/adr-210054.
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