Complementary Interventions on Patients With Dementia: Comparative and Longitudinal Research

The Health Effects of Cognitive Stimulation, Reminiscence, and Aroma-massage Complementary Interventions on Different Behavior Patterns of Patients With Dementia: Comparative and Longitudinal Research

Cognitive function, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and quality of life will improve after administration of cognitive stimulation therapy, reminiscence therapy, and aroma-massage therapy in patients with dementia.

This study will base on the pattern of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, to verify and compare the effectiveness of the three non-pharmacological complementary interventions, cognitive stimulation therapy, reminiscence therapy, and aroma-massage therapy on patients' cognitive function, behavior and psychological symptoms, and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• been diagnosed with dementia (all stages) or MMSE below 23 for high school educated and 17 for less than high school education
• able to communicate verbally or nonverbally
• able to understand short sentences
• can sit for at least 50 mins.

Exclusion Criteria:

• no hospitalization within the past two weeks
• not under severe acute illness
• no psychiatric disorders.