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[O3–02–05]: GOAL‐ORIENTED COGNITIVE REHABILITATION IN EARLY‐STAGE ALZHEIMER's AND RELATED DEMENTIAS: RESULTS FROM A MULTI‐CENTRE, SINGLE‐BLIND, RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL (THE GREAT TRIAL)
Author(s) -
Clare Linda,
Kudlicka Aleksandra,
Bayer Antony,
Jones Roy W.,
John Knapp Martin Richard,
Kopelman Michael,
Leroi Iracema,
Oyebode Janet,
Pool Jackie,
Woods Bob
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2017.07.312
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , mood , dementia , quality of life (healthcare) , acquired brain injury , rehabilitation , cognition , physical therapy , medicine , psychology , activities of daily living , intervention (counseling) , clinical psychology , psychiatry , nursing , disease , surgery , pathology
2016 and two in2017. In2016,weoffered aFinances forEldersworkshop. In 2017, we offered computer skills and gentle exercise programs. Our strategies also involved scheduling convenient class times, free transportation, a meal and collaboration between community and university organizations. During the events, an outreach specialist is present for announcements, questions, and to continue building relationships, aswell as a culturally competent environment. Results:Over the past eight years the Wisconsin ADRC has seen significant growth in both AA recruitment and retention. In 2014, our 5year cumulative retention for all URGparticipantswas 64%. In 2016, our 7-year cumulative retention for all URG participants was 81% and for AA 72%. Our Center as a whole has a retention rate of 84%. AA participation in the computer skills program is currently 22 members from the ADRC and 2 members from the community. Limitations include room capacity and availability of computers. Our partners are The Urban League of Greater Madison and the UW Madison’s IT Program. The exercise program already has a waiting list, although it will not begin until the end of March, 2017. Conclusions: The Wisconsin ADRC is successfully offering programs that lead to AA retention by focusing on participant centered requests, rather than exclusively targeting Alzheimer’s disease related events. In total, the Center has improved AA participation and retention by employing this novel, multifocal approach.