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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based program designed to enhance memory, cognition, language skills, and mood.
Think of it as a gym for your brain! Through a series of engaging activities and themed discussions, we support you in strengthening communication, thinking, memory, and social skills.
Led by an experienced allied health professional with over 20 years of expertise and advanced training in dementia, this program is backed by research and tailored to promote cognitive function and language skills.
We are proud to be the first provider to offer this CST program to the Perth community.
Benefits of CST
For Individuals: Gain confidence by sharing your life experiences, knowledge, and opinions in a supportive setting. Enjoy a sense of purpose and connection with others while learning, growing, and building your brain health.
For family/carers: Benefit from 1.5 hours of free time to run errands, relax, or enjoy a coffee nearby, knowing your loved one is engaged in meaningful activities.
How Does it Work?
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy works on firing up latent areas of the brain and stimulating neuroplasticity (brain growth and development) of the healthy brain.
By offering personalised content tailored to your interests, combined with expert therapy support, we are here to help you unlock your full potential.
Our small group size allows us to tailor activities, conversations, and therapeutic approaches to your loved one's interests and needs, ensuring maximal benefit and a truly personalised experience.
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Evidence for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
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Leung, P., Orrell, M., Yates, L., & Orgeta, V. (2023). A predictive model of carer resilience in dementia family caregiving: A structural equation modelling approach. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 38(7), e5945.
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Vernon, E. K., Cooley, B., Rozum, W., Rattinger, G. B., Behrens, S., Matyi, J., ... & Tschanz, J. T. (2019). Caregiver-care recipient relationship closeness is associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 27(4), 349-359.
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Yates LA, Leung P, Orgeta V, Spector A, Orrell M. The development of individual cognitive stimulation therapy (iCST) for dementia. Clin Interv Aging. 2014 Dec 30;10:95-104. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S73844. PMID: 25565792; PMCID: PMC4283984.
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Desai, R., Leung, W. G., Fearn, C., John, A., Stott, J., & Spector, A. (2024). Effectiveness of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) for mild to moderate dementia: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials using the original CST protocol. Ageing Research Reviews, 102312.