Journal article
Acceptability and preliminary effects of the volunteer-supported Meaningful Moments program to engage older adults with advanced dementia on a hospital-based specialized dementia care unit: a mixed methods study
Abstract
BackgroundNamaste Care offers practical skills for healthcare providers, volunteers, and families to meaningfully engage individuals with dementia in activities (e.g., music, massage, reminiscing, socialization, aromatherapy, snacks). A hospital-based specialized dementia care unit for patients with mid- to late-stage dementia offered an adapted version of the Namaste Care program, which was called Meaningful Moments. The aim of this study was …
Authors
Yous M-L; Coker E; Hunter PV; Fisher KA; Sue JL; Nicula M; Kazmie N; Orsini T; Sussman T; Thompson G
Journal
BMC Geriatrics, Vol. 24, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1186/s12877-024-05194-9
ISSN
1471-2318