People with early dementia often experience anxiety and sleep
problems, which alleviate the pressure on both patients and their
primary caregivers. PolyU researchers developed a Music-with Movement intervention that can be delivered by trained family
caregivers at home or trained activity staff in elderly centres for
people with early dementia. As proven by test results, the intervention
has positive effects not only on reducing depressive symptoms of
people with early dementia and the anxiety of caregivers, but also on
improving family interaction.
The team has trained 95 caregivers and 86 staff members from 8
organizations; organized 5 public education seminars to a total of
around 1200 people; and conducted 2 training workshops and 1
professional seminar.
