OBJECTIVES Depression in elderly people is a major public health concern. As response to antidepressants is often unsatisfactory in this age group, there is a need for evidence-based non-pharmacological treatment options. Our objectives were twofold: firstly, to synthesize published trials evaluating efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of psychological treatment of depression in the elderly...

Recent interest in the use of Snoezelen as an intervention for agitated behaviour in dementia remains supported by limited evidence of efficacy. This pilot study aimed to develop an approach for assessing the effects of Snoezelen on agitated behaviour in patients with dementia and its comparability to an existing reference intervention. Ten subjects with dementia were randomised to receive a fo...

This paper explores the concept of a ‘semantic desktop’ as a platform for Networked Interaction Therapy, which is a framework for providing support for people (clients) with dementia or memoryimpairment. Since personalized services are essential in networked interaction therapy, there is a need for both clients and caregivers to handle personal data. The semantic desktop can be used as a platfo...