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Structured practice: a memory intervention for persons with dementia.

Angela K Hochhalter1, Alan B Stevens, Ozioma Okonkwo

  • 1Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M University, Temple, Texas 76508, USA. ahochhalter@swmail.sw.org

American Journal of Alzheimer'S Disease and Other Dementias
|February 3, 2007
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Structured Practice, a memory intervention for dementia patients, proved feasible. Participants successfully recalled information after short and long delays, indicating its potential for teaching and social engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Dementia poses significant challenges to memory and daily functioning.
  • Interventions for persons with dementia often require specialized training for facilitators.
  • There is a need for accessible memory interventions that promote social interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of Structured Practice as a memory intervention for individuals with dementia.
  • To determine if Structured Practice can facilitate learning of everyday information.
  • To evaluate its effectiveness in guiding social interaction.

Main Methods:

  • Fourteen residents of assisted-living facilities participated.
  • Participants engaged in Structured Practice sessions involving a 7-digit telephone number and guided social interaction.

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  • Memory recall was assessed at 5 minutes, 1 day, and 1 week post-session.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants were easily engaged with the Structured Practice materials.
    • Half of the participants recalled part of the number after a 1-day delay.
    • Most participants recalled part of the number after a 5-minute delay.

    Conclusions:

    • Structured Practice is a feasible memory intervention for persons with dementia.
    • The intervention effectively aids in teaching everyday information.
    • It serves as a valuable tool for guiding social interaction in this population.