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https://www.scie.org.uk/dementia/living-with-dementia/keeping-active/activity-resources.asp

http://www.cstdementia.com/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0995-9

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/11/e026531.abstract
( This is a feasibility study  to establish the optimum way of delivering this complex intervention and whether benefits can be demonstrated in end-of-life care, for individuals and service delivery.
(Froggatt K, Patel S, Perez Algorta G, et al 2018)

Namaste Care in nursing care homes for people with advanced dementia: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open 2018;8:e026531. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026531

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A number of different approaches within dementia care offer helpful ways to develop meaningful activity and improve quality of life for people with dementia.

Some depend on using a particular practical resource, some emphasise skilful assessment before planning activities. Others promote a programme, philosophy or therapeutic intervention.
https://www.scie.org.uk/dementia/living-with-dementia/keeping-active/activity-resources.asp

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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13607860500431652
http://www.nptherapies.org/es/images/3/3d/Spector_1.pdf

http://www.nptherapies.org/es/images/3/3d/Spector_1.pdf
(Randomised Controlled Trial Study)

http://www.nptherapies.org/es/images/3/3d/Spector_1.pdf

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An Introduction to Cognitive Stimulation Therapy 

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An Introduction to Cognitive Stimulation Therapy 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ813fPeWzA

This film provides an overview of CST for clinicians

'CST is an evidence-based therapy for people with dementia - the only non-medical therapy endorsed by UK government guidelines for the cognitive symptoms of dementia. Group CST treatment involves 14 or more sessions of themed activities, which typically run twice weekly. The aims of sessions are to actively stimulate and engage people with dementia, whilst providing an optimal learning environment and the social benefits of a group. It is widely used across the UK'
(https://www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/research/clinical-educational-and-health-psychology/research-groups/international-cognitive-34  last accessed 1/8/2020)

CST, or 'Cognitive Stimulation Therapy', is a brief treatment for people with mild to moderate dementia.  CST was designed following extensive evaluation of research evidence, hence is an evidence-based treatment (Spector A, Thorgrimsen L, Woods B, Royan L, Davies S, Butterworth M and Orrell M (2003). Efficacy of an evidence-based cognitive stimulation therapy programme for people with dementia: Randomised Controlled Trial. British Journal of Psychiatry, 183: 248-254).

UK Government NICE guidance on the management of dementia recommend the use of group Cognitive Stimulation for people with mild to moderate dementia, irrespective of drug treatments received. ( National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2006). Dementia: supporting people with dementia and their carers in health and social care. NICE clinical guideline 42, November 2006. www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg42

'CST treatment can be administered by anyone working with people with dementia, such as care workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists or nurses. CST groups can take place in settings including residential homes, hospitals or day centres. Practitioners can learn to provide CST treatment for people with dementia by following the CST manual or attending CST training.

More recently, a one-to-one individualised version of CST, known as iCST, has been developed. Sessions follow similar themes and principles to group CST, and can be offered by family carers of health professionals' (http://www.cstdementia.com/)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxAxJ4AvaIU

An interesting discussion of the ways in which CST is being used to provide therapeutic interventions to elderly prisoners with memory problems
The project has been recognised as a gold standard service and supported by NHS England

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An individualised approach to people with dementia

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iCST - Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Individuals

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Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care

Listen to Teepa Snow share her ideas on how to help a person with dementia 'fill their day', help them to feel like human beings and that they are cared about by others.

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NAMASTE : A therapy for people with a dementia at end of life care

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NAMASTE : A therapy for people with a dementia at end of life care

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Namaste Care is a multisensory approaches developed to improve the quality of life and dying for people with advanced dementia.
but little is known about Bunn et al 2018) undertook a review of it's effectiveness or optimum delivery. The aim of this review was to develop an explanatory account of how the Namaste Care intervention might work, on what outcomes, and in what circumstances. (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0995-9)
Developed in the United States Namaste Care aims to address the physical, sensory and emotional needs of people with advanced dementia (Simard J, Volicer L. Effects of namaste care on residents who do not benefit from usual activities. Am J Alzheimer’s Dis Other Dementias. 2010;25:46–50.)

It is designed to be delivered twice a day, seven days a week, and as a group intervention whereby residents receive one-to-one attention in a communal space dedicated to Namaste Care
(Simard J. The end-of-life Namaste care program for people with dementia. Second Edi. Baltimore: Health Professions Press; 2013).

The intervention is focused on sensory stimulation and includes personalized activities to reflect the preferences of individuals

The intervention aims to increase the amount of time staff spend with residents, reduce isolation in people with advanced dementia and improve the quality of living and dying at the end of life. Staff are trained to deliver the programme

Scholarly Articles: Namaste

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This is an emotive film about Henry who remembers the music that he liked to listen to when a young man.
Whilst listening Henry becomes 'alive,' the music seems to bring him back to life.

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(original) Man In Nursing Home Reacts To Hearing Music From His Era

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Mrs A was noted to be frequently agitated around early evening time.  When carers in the home overheard her husband humming a tune to her one day that she seemed to enjoy, they asked him what the song was.

The next day, he brought in a tape with an album that he said used to be her favourite and the staff played it for her the next evening when she became restless.  After a few moments she began to smile, swaying slightly with the music.  ‘Lovely’ she said.

Activity:
1. What does the music do for Mrs A?
2. What does the music do for Mr A?
3. How can we introduce music into the life of a person with dementia.

The above film with help you in exploring your answers.

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Power Of Music On The Brain | Dementia & Parkinson's