Receiving touch is of critical importance, as many studies have shown that touch promotes
mental and physical well-being. We conducted a pre-registered (PROSPERO …

BACKGROUND Agitation is common, persistent and distressing in dementia and is linked
with care breakdown. Psychotropic medication is often ineffective or harmful, but the …

Background Complementary therapy has received great interest within the field of dementia
treatment and the use of aromatherapy and essential oils is increasing. In a growing …

Aims and objectives To provide an overview of available sensory stimulation interventions,
and their effect on persons with dementia and to present theoretical and methodological …

Touch massage (TM) is a form of pleasant touch stimulation used as treatment in clinical
settings and found to improve well-being and decrease anxiety, stress, and pain. Emotional …

Opinion statement Dementia symptoms are often complicated by behavioral disorders such
as repetitive verbalizations, aggressive behavior, and pacing. In clinical practice, the most …

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) afflict the vast majority of
patients with dementia, especially those with Alzheimer's disease (AD). In clinical settings …

Multisensory decline is common as people age, and aging is the primary risk of Alzheimer's
Disease (AD). Recent studies have begun to shed light on the possibility that age-related …

Background Refusals of care in dementia are common and can create difficult situations for
caregivers. Little is known about the best way to manage them. Aim To identify possible …

Background Many original studies have explored the effectiveness of massage and touch on
behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. However, the study design …