To determine if diffusion aromatherapy exposure to an essential oil blend can potentially improve mild cognitive impairment/mild dementia symptoms and relieve caregiver stress. This study also allows us to gauge the willingness of elderly patients in complying with long-term aromatherapy treatments.
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Feasibility and acceptability of an olfactory enrichment program in improving the well-being of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.
Timeframe: Mid-intervention (12 weeks), and post intervention (24 weeks).
Preliminary efficacy of the intervention in reducing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) to inform sample size calculations for a larger study through the use of Rating Anxiety in Dementia (RAID) Questionnaire.
Timeframe: Baseline (first visit), mid-intervention (12 weeks), and post intervention (24 weeks).
Preliminary efficacy of the intervention in reducing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) to inform sample size calculations for a larger study through the use of Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) Questionnaire.
Timeframe: Baseline (first visit), mid-intervention (12 weeks), and post intervention (24 weeks).