Cognitive retention therapy (CRT), also known as the Ashby Memory Method, is a cognitive therapy for dementia, based on the research of Dr. Mira Ashby. It is adapted from her programs for brain injury rehabilitation, for which she won the Order of Canada in 1984.[1] CRT is a specifically tailored program to work for the damage done by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. Combining word exercises, visual stimulation, a process called errorless learning, Stroop exercises and many other techniques from Dr. Ashby's research, CRT creates personalized activities based on participant's interests to stimulate all 5 senses. CRT is currently undergoing formal clinical studies, but has been presented at different seminars and conventions including the 28th National Conference of the Alzheimer Society of Canada in Toronto, Ontario;[2][3][4] and has received positive feedback as a plausible treatment option.[5][6][7]
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edit- ^ "Mrs. Mira Ahsby-Praunsperger von Hadesdorf". The Governor General of Canada. Archived from the original on 2019-09-01.
- ^ Section C2 Alzheimer's Society of Canada
- ^ Page 2 "A Proven Practical Approach to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care" - Frank Belfsky New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services[permanent dead link]
- ^ Page 9 On November 23rd Alberta Association on Gerontology
- ^ Early Intervention for Alzheimer's Disease Archived July 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ashby, CSA, John (2006). "Cognitive Retention Therapy: Building Bridges to Memory". CSA Journal. 31 (Health): 27–31. Archived from the original on 2012-09-09.
- ^ ElderWise, Alzheimer Disease: Early Diagnosis & Treatment "Alzheimer: Early Diagnosis & Cognitive Retention Therapy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
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