Occupational therapists play a crucial role in managing Alzheimer's disease and dementia by focusing on enhancing patients' daily functioning and quality of life. They create personalized interventions that address cognitive impairments, memory loss, and difficulties with daily tasks such as dressing, eating, and hygiene. Therapists also provide guidance to caregivers on creating supportive environments and implementing strategies to improve communication and manage behavioral changes effectively. Through structured activities and exercises, occupational therapy aims to maintain independence, promote social engagement, and slow cognitive decline. This holistic approach not only supports patients in adapting to their condition but also empowers them to live as independently and comfortably as possible despite the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
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Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States