TR

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What is a protocol

Written to throughly describe an intervention or diagnostic group

Intervention Protocol

Sometimes called treatment protocol, written on a specific intervention

Modalities

Discusses how the intervention is implemented, also called specific program plan

What is a non-pharmacological intervention?

Interventions that do not involve medication, increased emphasis in long term care

How are non-pharmacological interventions used in RT?

TR can have a positive impact on decreasing disturbing behaviors

TR role

Psychosocial interventions (depression), Fall prevention programs, enviromental changes, RT non-pharmacological interventions, educate staff

Doll Therapy Outcomes

Outcome: Reduced agitation, aggression, wandering, increased interaction/communication, more amenable to personal care activities

Doll Therapy Implemented

need for nurturing, dolls can fulfill maternal (paternal) needs to provide care and nurturing

Aromatherapy

Research shows that aromatherapy may help decrease disturbing behaviors

Administration of aromatherapy

Applicator patches, diffusers, aromasticks

Cedarwood and lavender

promotes sleep, relaxing

Lemon

Stimulates memory

Rosemary

Decreases depression

Eucalyptus

Invigorating, clears head

grapefruit and frankincense

appetite stimulant

What are intergenerational intervention?

Interventions existing or occurring between generations

How intergeneration programs can happen 1.

1. youth serve older adults, provide entertainment in nursing home (girl scouts)

how intergeneration programs can happen 2.

2. Older adults serve youth, Reading and homework programs

how intergeneration programs can happen 3.

3. establish and work in a community garden

common RT intergenerational modalities

exercise, gardening, crafts, table games, cooking, special events

benefits of intergenerational programs for older adults

increased opportunity to feel needed, opportunity to express the need for nurturing, increases external stimulation, opportunity for touch

benefits of intergenerational programs for youth

develop a positive attitude toward aging, develop communication skills, sense of purpose and community service, improved academics,