Influence of a memory training program on attention and memory-performance of patients with dementia

Effects of Cholinergic Drugs and Cognitive Training on Dementia

“…The methods used were, in addition, based on sensorial stimulation: images involving a task (such as going shopping, getting up, getting dressed and the like) were presented, with the support of music or sounds connected with the action so as to achieve improvements in mental processes such as attention, perception, orientation and others. This approach is similar to those published [13,14], in which improvements were observed in groups given cognitive skill training through the activities of daily life. Furthermore, it is compatible with suggestions [2] involving multi-sense stimulation as the basis for more complex learning.…”

“…The efficacy of cognitive intervention suggests that face-name training, spaced retrieval and cognitive stimulation may produce small gains in learning personal information and in measurements of attention [12]. Short-term and long-term memory programs can show significant improvements in attention and memory performance [13]. However, training activities for daily living are more effective than stimulating 'residual' cognitive functions [14].…”

No effects of a combination of caregivers support group and memory training/music therapy in dementia patients from a memory clinic population

“…Because of more advanced dementia severity at baseline, we did not expect a stabilisation or amelioration of cognitive functions as had been found in previous studies by Brodaty and Gresham (1989), Ermini-Fünfschilling and Meier (1995), Meier et al (1996) and Bernhardt et al (2001). We found a consistent decline of the cognitive and functional abilities and a concomitant increase of BPSD both in the intervention group as well as in the controls over the 2-year observation interval.…”