A Reduced Stimulation Unit: Effects on Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Abstract

A special unit for the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders was evaluated. In the new unit, in which reduced stimulation was emphasized, patient weight loss was curtailed, patient agitation was diminished, restraint use was reduced, and wandering no longer was a concern of staff or other patients. Family members were very satisfied with the care and staff did not react negatively to the isolation.