Montessori-Based Activities for Elderly Persons With Dementia

This study will determine whether montessori-based activities can help older adults with dementia become more responsive to others.

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Key information

Conditions

Dementia Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2 / Phase 3

Primary location

Mandel Adult Day Program, Beachwood, Ohio, United States

About this study

Studies have shown that Montessori-based activities, which focus on developing an individual's unique abilities, are effective in increasing engagement between nursing home residents with dementia and their caregivers. This study will determine whether the positive effects of Montessori-based programming can be replicated in adult day care, assisted living, and nursing homes. Results from this study will be used to create training materials to help staff in different settings implement the intervention within existing schedules, staffing, and programming routines.

This study will be conducted in two phases. During Phase I, participants with mild dementia will be trained to become small group leaders for Montessori-based activities. In Phase II, newly-trained participants will use their skills to assist others. Assessments will be made throughout the study. Participants' engagement with the environment and caregiver burden and satisfaction will be assessed.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of dementia
Living in or attending programs at participating sites

Exclusion criteria

Medical conditions that would interfere with study participation

Treatment and study plan

Montessori-based dementia programming

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Menorah Park

Other

Collaborators

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Programming for Dementia: Maximizing Abilities

Important dates

Study start: 2002
Primary completion: 2005
Study completion: 2005
First posted: Mar 12, 2004
Registry last updated: Nov 25, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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