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An observational study of intergenerational activities and behavior changes in dementing elders at adult day care centers
Author(s)Sally Newman, Christopher Ward
Journal titleInternational Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 36, no 4, 1992-1993
Pagespp 321-333
KeywordsDementia ; Behaviour modification ; Older people ; Children ; Social interaction.
AnnotationThis study investigated whether older people with dementia demonstrate consistent positive behaviours during structured activities with young children, that they do not demonstrate during similar activities without children. It concluded that intergenerational programmes can affect behaviour in a positive way.
Accession NumberCPA-931001026 A
ClassmarkEA: LODM: B: SBC: TMA

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