Cognitive Stimulation Therapy: Enhancing Brain Health in Dementia Care
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based intervention for individuals with mild to moderate dementia. This therapy involves themed activities and interactive sessions aimed at stimulating brain function, creating new neural pathways, and slowing down the rate of cognitive decline. CST can be conducted in various settings and can help improve memory, cognition, and overall well-being in individuals with dementia.
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MOBILE MEMORY CARE MOBILE MEMORY CARE HOME & COMMUNITY BASED HOME & COMMUNITY BASED Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
COGNITIVE STIMULATION THERAPY (CST) Includes sample activities and goals for CST sessions
CST DESCRIPTION CST is a brief, evidence-based intervention for people with mild to moderate dementia. The intervention is usually conducted one-on-one or in group involving 14 sessions of themed activities such as current affairs, word associations, and money. The intervention does not aim to test factual answers but to encourage participants to give their opinions and to actively stimulate and engage them in an optimal learning environment. The intervention can be conducted by trained individuals to work with people with dementia with the aid of CST manual or CST training. The intervention can be conducted in various settings including residential homes, care homes, day care centers, and memory clinics. Longer-term or maintenance CST (mCST) is also available following the brief CST.
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES DURING 3-HOUR SESSIONS Face Expression Recognition
WORD ASSOCIATION ASSIGNMENT Amounts Cup of .. Couples Laurel Proverbs A stitch in time Out of sight .. A watched pot Better late than . and Loaf of . Sonny and . Ball of .. Johnny and . Reel of Goal I: To come up with two or three additional words for each topic. Goal II: To ask questions that generate a discussion and engage participants in making new connections and associations.
SLOW RATE OF BRAIN DECLINE & CREATE NEW NEURAL PATHWAYS Research has shown that the progression Alzheimer's disease is not the same for all individuals. If a person can work to maintain brain stimulation (and be encouraged and supported to form new connections - to both action and stimuli), then despite the dementia, the brain will continue to show neuronal plasticity and continue to form new connections. This neuroplasticity lies at the heart of the theory that backs up cognitive stimulation therapy, reminiscence therapy, creative therapy and many other stimulating therapeutic actions. (Ness Group)
MEMORY STAMPING + RESPITE We are social animals designed to learn from each other and our brain function improves the more we interact and connect. Cognitive stimulation therapy takes into account social learning/connection, memory stamping (repetition and routine), and concentrating on a specific part of your brain like language, facial recognition, numbers, complex tasks and makes it fun. Behind the scenes a good facilitator is utilizing CST to strengthen neural pathways and maintain brain function. Guided Cognitive Care and VG Wellness additionally provide a short break/respite for the caregiver during these 3-hour sessions.
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EX. OF SESSION SUPPLIES & TOOLS Whiteboard and pens Photographs of local scenes Soft ball Famous faces & photographs iPhone/iPad Music Therapy Song books, CD player Art Therapy CDs of music enjoyed by group members Pet Therapy Skittles / indoor bowls / ring toss game Trivia Sound effects CDs Gardening & Using other items within Old fashioned toys (ex. spinning top, jacks, hoopla) the home
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