Life Enrichment, What We Know
Individuals living in senior living communities frequently experience loneliness, helplessness and boredom as they age as a result of cognitive changes and a lack of person-centered engagement opportunities.
Meeting the needs and preferences and promoting person-centered care results in higher quality of life and clinical outcomes.
Costs associated with a lack of person-centered engagement are high, including the price of antipsychotic drugs and antidepressant prescriptions.
A more engaged population results in lower cost of care, longer length of stay, and fewer re-hospitalizations.
The more engagement residents experience, the higher reported satisfaction from residents, families and staff members.
Staff in senior living communities experience empowerment and increased job satisfaction when their administrative paper-based work decreases and engagement programming is more effective with modern day technology solutions.
Linked Senior believes there are four key areas of research that support our approach:
Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging
Multiple Biological Pathways Link Cognitive Lifestyle to Protection from Dementia Read the Article
Cognitive Stimulation and Cognitive and Functional Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease: The Cache County Dementia Progression Study Read the Full Study
Dementia Behaviors and Care Planning
Association of a Communication Training Program with Use of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes Read the Article
Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Symptoms of Severe Agitation and Aggression: Consensus Statement on Treatment Options, Clinical Trials Methodology, and Policy Read the Article
Non-Drug Therapeutic Strategies
The Use and Utility of Specific Non Pharmacological Interventions for Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia: An Exploratory Study Read the Full Story
Can Agitated Behavior of Nursing Home Residents with Dementia be Prevented with the Use of Standardized Stimuli? Read the Article
Combatting Ageism
Comparison of Longer-Term Safety and Effectiveness of 4 Atypical Antipsychotics in Patients over Age 40; A Trial Using Equipoise-Stratified Randomization Read the Article
Utilization of Self-Identity Roles for Designing Interventions for Persons with Dementia Read the Article
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