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Targeting memory improvement in assisted living: a pilot study.

Kristine N Williams¹

¹University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS, USA. kwilliams1@kumc.edu

Rehabilitation Nursing : the Official Journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

|November 12, 2011

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This pilot study found a memory program improved self-efficacy in assisted-living residents. While actual memory performance didn't significantly increase, the intervention shows promise for older adults.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience

Background:

Memory decline is common in older adults, particularly in assisted-living settings.
Identifying specific memory challenges faced by residents is crucial for targeted interventions.
Existing memory programs may not fully address the needs of frail elder populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To test a novel memory intervention for assisted-living residents.
To evaluate the intervention's impact on memory self-efficacy and performance.
To assess the feasibility of delivering cognitive interventions in assisted-living facilities.

Main Methods:

A six-session memory program was developed based on qualitative research of resident needs.
Seven assisted-living residents participated in the pilot study.
Memory self-efficacy and performance were measured before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

Significant improvement in memory self-efficacy was observed (z = 2.37, p = .018).
Participants reported better recall for names, phone numbers, lists, and facts.
No statistically significant increase in objective memory performance was found, though 43% improved name recall.

Conclusions:

Cognitive interventions are feasible for older adults in assisted-living facilities.
The program shows potential for enhancing memory self-efficacy in this population.
Further research with larger samples and control groups is needed to confirm efficacy and daily functioning impacts.