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Effects of a staff implemented therapeutic group activity for adult day care clients
Author(s)A B Stevens, C J Camp, C A King
Journal titleAging & Mental Health, vol 2, no 4, November 1998
Pagespp 333-342
KeywordsDementia ; Group activities ; Therapy ; Day services ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe growing popularity of therapeutic Adult Day Care (ADC) services for older adults has created a need for effective activity programming for older people experiencing cognitive decline. This US study evaluated a staff implemented group activity that was highly structured and supplemented with external cognitive supports - Question Asking Reading (QAR). Four staff members and 17 clients of two ADC centres participated in the study. Results indicate a significant increase in the frequency and quality of social interaction. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-990125410 A
ClassmarkEA: HW: LO: NM: 7T

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