Purpose To evaluate the current state of research evidence related to cognitive interventions
for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Method A systematic search of …

Purpose Recent studies confirm the utility of speech-language intervention in primary
progressive aphasia (PPA); however, long-term outcomes, ideal dosage parameters, and …

Background Cognitive communication difficulties are a characteristic feature of dementia.
These deficits have negative effects on all aspects of daily life. Yet, there are few options for …

Agitation is a symptom rather than a condition and thus an indicator of, for example, unmet
care needs or biopsychosocial problems. Non-pharmacological interventions are the first …

Objectives: To formally assess the strength of evidence for the efficacy of simulated
presence therapy for challenging behaviours in dementia (playing an audio or videotape to …

ABSTRACT The World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning,
Disability and Health (ICF) is a framework for describing and classifying an individual's …

In this paper, we review concepts of evidence-based practice (EBP), and provide a
discussion of the current limitations of EBP in terms of a relative paucity of efficacy evidence …

Purpose This study examined the effect of fundamental frequency (F0) variation on the
intelligibility of speech in an alaryngeal talker who used an electrolarynx (EL). Method One …

Simulated presence therapy is a technique which utilises a familiar recorded voice to calm
and reassure people with dementia who are agitated or anxious. Although simulated …

This chapter shows that a functional approach to assessment be used to develop a person-
centered treatment plan that reflects three general principles of intervention: maximize …