Alzheimer's disease (AD) has a physical, psychological and socioeconomic impact and reduces people's quality of life (QOL). Although, in dementia, QOL does not necessarily decrease as dementia progresses. In the absence of a cure, people with AD (PWAD) require evidence-based treatment, care and support to slow disease progression and improve or at least maintain health-related QOL. A study was conducted on the impact of non-pharmacological interventions on the QOL of PWAD. A sample of forty patients undergoing non-pharmacological intervention and another of forty patients from the control group were included. Data collected included sociodemographic, clinical, cognitive, and functional information, as well as QOL. The group that received non-pharmacological intervention obtained better results than the CG in the second assessment regarding scores on functional, cognitive and QOL assessment tests. This study supports the recommendation that interventions adjusted to the needs of patients with AD be implemented,

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Alzheimer's disease,Dementia,Non-pharmacological interventions,Cognitive stimulation,Quality of life.

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