Implementation of Meaningful Engagements for Individuals with Dementia: Students' Perspectives

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

12-4-2022 10:00 AM

End Date

12-4-2022 11:30 AM

Student's Major

Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services

Student's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Mentor's Name

H. Sheen Chiou

Mentor's Department

Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

Few appropriate activity programs exist for people with dementia. Meaningful activities enhance a person’s well-being and self-esteem. Student researchers facilitated engaging conversations with individuals who have dementia through 1:1 interaction using a dementia friendly memory book at a local memory care facility. Student researchers expressed their perceptions about aging and dementia and how the use of memory books had an impact on aging and having a fulfilling life.

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Apr 12th, 10:00 AM Apr 12th, 11:30 AM

Implementation of Meaningful Engagements for Individuals with Dementia: Students' Perspectives

CSU Ballroom

Few appropriate activity programs exist for people with dementia. Meaningful activities enhance a person’s well-being and self-esteem. Student researchers facilitated engaging conversations with individuals who have dementia through 1:1 interaction using a dementia friendly memory book at a local memory care facility. Student researchers expressed their perceptions about aging and dementia and how the use of memory books had an impact on aging and having a fulfilling life.

Recommended Citation

Gellhaus, Jianna; Julia McCabe; and Kaycee Ryan. "Implementation of Meaningful Engagements for Individuals with Dementia: Students' Perspectives." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 12, 2022.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2022/poster-session-01/22