The effects of a leisure activity visitation training program on the social interaction of persons with dementia

Dementia - Patients - Recreation;Alzheimer"s disease - Patients - Recreation;Visiting the sick - Social aspects;Leisure - Social aspects;Social interaction

Waalen, Jackie CordsNavar, N. ;

University of Wisconsin

关键词: Dementia - Patients - Recreation;    Alzheimer";    s disease - Patients - Recreation;    Visiting the sick - Social aspects;    Leisure - Social aspects;    Social interaction;   

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瑞士|英语

来源: University of Wisconsin

【 摘 要 】

Individuals with dementia while they visit with family andfriends. This exploratory field study used participantobservation interviews and three questionnaire forms toanalyze how a leisure activity training program for visitorswould increase social and life satisfaction for residents intwo group homes. The questionnaires were administered tovisitors, staff, and residents. Data were collected byobserving visiting behaviors and postvisit emotions ofresidents. Results of analyses indicated significantimportance of family and friends utilizing leisureactivities during their visits to improve social interactionand satisfaction for the residents with dementia. Thefindings also suggest that family and friend involvementwith individuals with dementia is an important factor forthe maintenance of independence and abilities of the person.