Non-pharmacological intervention to reduce responsive behaviours in seniors with dementia at an assisted living facility in Calgary, Alberta

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dc.contributor.authorBraimoh, Edith E.
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences
dc.contributor.supervisorLokanc-Diluzio, Wendi
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-28T21:47:48Z
dc.date.available2025-11-28T21:47:48Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.degree.levelMasters
dc.description.abstractResponsive behaviours such as agitation, aggression, and wandering among seniors with dementia remain a challenge for healthcare staff. While medications are commonly used, they carry risks, making non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs), such as music and physical exercise, safer, person-centred alternatives that enhance quality of life. Despite policy mandates and mandatory dementia education, a gap persists between theoretical knowledge and practical application in care settings. Standardizing education across academic and workplace programs, with emphasis on tailoring interventions to individual preferences and life history, is essential. To address this gap, a 30-minute education session was delivered to staff at Cogir Senior Living McKenzie Towne. The session connected theory to practice, and staff reported a deeper understanding of responsive behaviours and the role of NPIs in dementia care. Findings highlight the importance of ongoing, evidence-based, and standardized training to improve care quality and support the well-being of individuals living with dementia.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/7232
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLethhbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.facultyHealth Sciences
dc.relation.ispartofseriesProject (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences)
dc.subjectdementia
dc.subjectresponsive behaviours
dc.subjectnon-pharmacological interventions
dc.subjectmusic therapy
dc.subjectphysical exercise
dc.subjectperson-centred care
dc.subjectstaff training
dc.subject.lcshDementia--Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcshDementia--Alternative treatment
dc.subject.lcshDementia--Exercise therapy
dc.subject.lcshDementia--Patients--Nursing home care
dc.subject.lcshDementia--Patients--Recreation
dc.subject.lcshMusic therapy for older people
dc.subject.lcshExercise therapy for older people
dc.subject.lcshHealth-care teams--In-service training
dc.subject.lcshPatient-centered health care
dc.subject.lcshEvidence-based nursing
dc.titleNon-pharmacological intervention to reduce responsive behaviours in seniors with dementia at an assisted living facility in Calgary, Alberta
dc.typeProject
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