Publications by authors named "Sabrina D Ross"
Article Synopsis
- People with dementia face significant challenges in daily activities, and the study aimed to explore how these individuals perceive their problems and what strategies they develop to cope with them.* -
- The research involved semi-structured interviews with 25 participants of varying cognitive statuses, revealing that those with mild dementia were more aware of their difficulties while those with severe dementia often didn't recognize their issues at all.* -
- Findings suggest that strategy development for managing daily life is more prevalent in individuals with mild dementia, highlighting the importance of teaching coping strategies early on to help maintain independence despite cognitive decline.*
Usability of a memory aid handbook for older people with subjective cognitive impairment-An explorative pilot study.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Memory problems are prevalent among older adults, and a pilot study was conducted to assess the usability of a specially developed memory aid handbook aimed at helping them manage these issues.
- The study involved 19 older participants who engaged with the 7-week program and provided feedback through usability scales and cognitive assessments, which revealed positive outcomes and high satisfaction with the handbook's strategies.
- The results suggested that the handbook's techniques, such as using calendars and routines, can significantly improve cognitive function and self-efficacy, indicating that memory strategies could promote autonomy for individuals experiencing cognitive decline.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to understand how creativity is affected by age and dementia by comparing three groups: younger adults (18-30), older adults without cognitive impairment (65+), and older adults with dementia (65+).
- Results showed that older individuals generally maintained their creativity, with only a slight decline in two specific areas related to abstract reasoning, while those with cognitive impairment had significantly lower creativity scores in one task.
- The findings suggest that while some creative abilities may decline with age and cognitive impairment, many aspects of creativity remain stable, which could be beneficial in dementia care programs.
Music-based interventions for community-dwelling people with dementia: A systematic review.
Health Soc Care Community
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- * After examining 14 studies with 327 PwD, the review found that MBIs, including singing and music listening, had immediate positive effects on cognition and short-term benefits for anxiety and pain, but less clear results for depression.
- * The evidence quality was rated as moderate to low due to inconsistencies in study designs and measures, suggesting the need for improved reporting and further research, particularly on involving informal caregivers in MBI delivery.
Article Synopsis
- Memory loss poses significant challenges for older adults, and effective coping strategies can help them maintain independence longer.
- A systematic review was conducted, analyzing studies published between 1990 and 2021, focusing on various coping strategies categorized as external, internal, and behavioral.
- The review found 16 studies that highlighted that while external strategies like reminders are commonly used, internal strategies are less utilized by those with cognitive impairments, with behavioral strategies like accepting support being more prevalent among them.
Mental representations of daily activities throughout the course of dementia.
Psychogeriatrics
January 2021
Background: Since dementia is a result of cognitive rather than physical impairment, cognitive aspects are important for care planning. This mixed-model study aims to understand how the loss of cognitive functioning affects mental representations of daily activities.
Methods: Mental representations were assessed via the script generation task of daily activities (grocery shopping, dentist appointment, doing laundry, leaving the house, car accident) and a qualitative semi-structured interview from 25 people (age (mean: 67.