The overall purpose of this research was to determine if individuals with dementia would benefit from cognitive/memory therapy interventions being provided by a tablet-based application. Two individuals with dementia participated in this research. The behaviors measured included overall cognitive function that was measured with a pre and post-test of cognition. In addition, percentages obtained on a memory task via a tablet-based therapy application were documented daily for each participant. The research was completed at a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Houston, Texas. The design utilized for this research was a changing criterion design. Overall, in Phase A of the therapy intervention, both participants demonstrated positive changes. In Phase B when the therapy task became more difficult, the participants did not show a statistically significant difference between Phases A and Phase B, which was expected due to the increasing difficulty with the task. Both participants demonstrated positive statistically significant changes from the pre-test at the beginning of the therapy intervention to the post-test at the completion of the therapy intervention. These findings agree with previous studies that suggest there is evidence that individuals with dementia can demonstrate new learning. This research indicates the need for continued research in individuals with dementia.
