Bricks for Better Brains: Engaging People with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Kasperovich Natalia, Sasser Jennifer
Primary Institution: Bricks for Better Brains©, Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Hypothesis
Can specific activity modifications enhance engagement in persons living with dementia?
Conclusion
The study found that modifying space demands significantly increased engagement in activities for people living with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- The activity utilized interlocking bricks to stimulate creative capacities.
- All modifications in space demands increased engagement.
- The study supports the person-centered care model.
- Understanding interactions with surroundings is crucial for engagement.
Takeaway
Using colorful LEGO bricks can help people with dementia engage better in activities, making them happier.
Methodology
An in-person observational study tested four activity modification strategies with two groups of participants living with dementia.
Limitations
The study was preliminary and relied on observational measures, which may affect reliability.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 75 years of age and older, with moderate-to-severe dementia, and included five males and fifteen females.
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