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Cognitive stimulation therapy for dementia has beneficial effects on both cognitive function and quality of life. Elisa Aguirre and Martin Orrell outline its development, operation and impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite decades of research showing high rates of unmet need in older people, there currently is little understanding of why these needs remain unmet. This study was performed as part of a larger feasibility study of a multidisciplinary needs assessment tool in primary care.

Alterations in routine and environment can affect clinical state in patients suffering from cognitive impairment. A method for rating life events for changes in routine and environment is described and found to be highly reliable even when used by inexperienced raters after brief training.