Objectives Good social connection is associated with better health and wellbeing. However,
social connection has distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) …

Objective The sense of olfaction has been considered of minor importance in human
communication. In recent years, evidence has emerged that humans might be influenced by …

Disorders of communication, social relationships, and psychomotricity are often
characterized by cognitive impairment, which hinders daily activities and increases the risk …

Objective To comprehensively review studies on dog‐assisted interventions (DAIs) among
older people in residential long‐term care facilities (RLTCFs) and to provide an overview of …

Introduction: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a slow, irreversible, progressive, complex, and fatal
neurodegenerative disorder. Available pharmacological treatment, known for almost two …

(1) Background: Currently, the scientific evidence on the benefits of assisted therapy with
dogs in dementia is not clear. In this study, we want to evaluate such benefits through a …

Background Animal-assisted interventions and robotic animal interventions are becoming
increasingly popular to support the care of people with dementia and may have the potential …

This systematic review sought to evaluate the effectiveness of non-facilitated meaningful
activities for older people with dementia in long-term care facilities. Searches were …

Purpose Most patients with schizophrenia exhibit low willingness to return to society
because of negative social experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic led to severe social …

Simple Summary Non-pharmacological approach represents a valid therapeutic option as
an alternative or supplement to pharmacological treatments in patients with Alzheimer's …