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The problems associated with the progression of dementia, such as increased stress, and a decrease in engagement in leisure activities and social participation have a negative impact on the patients’ and caregivers’ quality of life. In addition, there is limited research on the long-term impact of occupational therapy leisure activity programs on patients with dementia and their caregivers’ quality of life. A leisure activity program was created for people with dementia and their caregivers to improve their leisure activity engagement and quality of life. Overall, the participant’s and caregivers benefitted from this program and had positive opinions based on the post-survey responses
Publication Date
Fall 12-18-2024
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Leisure activity participation, Dementia, Caregivers, Quality of life
Medical Subject Headings
Humans, Caregivers, Occupational therapy, Social participation, Quality of life, Leisure activities, Dementia
Disciplines
Geriatric Nursing | Occupational Therapy | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Other Mental and Social Health
Recommended Citation
Vela, K., King, R., & McKay, K. (2024, December 18). Increasing Leisure Activity Participation and the Quality of Life of People with Dementia and their Caregivers. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/7
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Geriatric Nursing Commons, Occupational Therapy Commons, Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons, Other Mental and Social Health Commons
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Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 18th, 2024.