Background: This systematic overview reports findings from systematic reviews of
randomized controlled trials of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for …

Abstract Background and Objectives To draw from systematic and other literature reviews to
identify, describe, and critique nonpharmacological practices to address behavioral and …

British Psychology Society Textbook of the Year 2020 Why do people who are more socially
connected live longer and have better health than those who are socially isolated? Why are …

Assistive technology including virtual reality and augmented reality has gained interest as a
novel intervention in a range of clinical settings. This technology has the potential to provide …

Introduction Dementia is currently one of the major causes of disability and dependency
among older adults worldwide. Cognitive dysfunction, neuropsychiatric symptoms, somatic …

A growing body of research shows that social networks and identities have a profound
impact on mental and physical health. With such mounting evidence of the importance of …

Background Cognitive stimulation (CS) is an intervention for people with dementia offering a
range of enjoyable activities providing general stimulation for thinking, concentration and …

Objective To describe the comparative efficacy of drug and non-drug interventions for
reducing symptoms of depression in people with dementia who experience depression as a …

Cognitive impairment creates significant challenges for patients, their families and friends,
and clinicians who provide their health care. Early recognition allows for diagnosis and …

Virtual Reality (VR) technologies have increasingly been considered potentially valuable
tools in dementia-related research and could serve as non-pharmacological therapy to …