Intervention Approaches

 Identification of 3 to 6 intervention approaches

o Expressive Language
o Auditory Processing
o Executive Functioning
 Short description of each intervention
o Expressive Language: communication skills to express her thoughts and
ideas coherently and fluently in everyday life
o Auditory Processing: improve Iris’ cognitive ability to understand what she
hears
o Executive Functioning: to improve memory, attention, ability to plan, and
multitask
 Evidence base for selected intervention approaches (full draft)
o Expressive Language: Caregiver support
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o Auditory Processing: Music Therapy:

o Title: "A Comprehensive Review of Music Interventions for Older Adults with
Dementia: An Ecological Perspective"
o Authors: Thomas Wosch & Annerieke Stoop
o Published in: Frontiers in Psychology, 2018
o Link: A Comprehensive Review of Music Interventions for Older Adults with
Dementia: An Ecological Perspective

o Executive Functioning: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy:

o Title: "Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia: A Review"
o Authors: Aimee Spector, Martin Orrell, Phuong Leung, & Bob Woods
o Published in: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011
o Link: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for Dementia: A Review
 For each intervention approach, provide a rational for how it fits the client
profile and desired functional outcome(s) (draft)

o Expressive Language: Improve Iris's communication skills to express her

thoughts and ideas coherently and fluently in everyday life. This might
include working on strategies to compensate for her cognitive decline,
helping her maintain a level of eloquence and coherence in her speech as
she navigates daily activities.

o Auditory Processing: Music Therapy

 Research has shown that music therapy can have positive effects on
individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
 Musical stimuli can engage various brain regions, including those related
to auditory processing and memory.
 Music therapy has been associated with improved mood, reduced
agitation, and enhanced cognitive function in individuals with
Alzheimer's.

o Executive Functioning: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy:

 involves structured activities and discussions to stimulate cognitive
function and improve overall well-being in individuals with dementia.
 Memory training interventions, including techniques like spaced retrieval
and errorless learning, have shown promise in enhancing memory and
daily functioning in individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
 Studies have indicated that personalized and individualized approaches to
memory training may be particularly effective.