IRCT2016122031489N1 IRCT 2017-11-19 Deputy of Research and Technology of Tehran University of Medical Sciences The effect of palliative care nursing (Namaste) on elderly patients with dementia The effect of palliative care (Namaste) on quality of life, pain, anxiety in elderly patients with dementia living in Nursing homes 2017-05-05 anticipated 25 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/24766 interventional Randomization: N/A, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Single, Purpose: Supportive. N/A Alzheimer. The Namaste Care intervention is guided by concepts of person-centered care and maintaining a sense of ‘personhood’ within a palliative approach to dementia care. It was designed for those with dementia, and uses a high sensory and touch approach. Namaste Care provides an alternative to task-oriented care by creating meaningful activities, gentle touch for those ‘silent’ residents who are nearing death, often neglected and ‘stuck in their rooms . It runs 5 days/week 2 hours/day. In our study, we will use dedicated rooms for Namaste Care that are quiet and within a high sensory yet calming environment. Family involvement will be encouraged; they can participate in any activities that they prefer. (e.g., applying hand cream, brushing hair, assisting with nourishments). In the Namaste room, lighting is subdued, soothing music is played and the scent of lavender permeates the room. Residents are positioned in a comfortable reclining chair. In Namaste Care, food and liquids are offered by Carers, family members, or volunteers as both a pleasurable activity and a way to keep residents nourished and hydrated. About 20 minutes before lunch, the residents need to be stimulated to prepare for leaving the room and having a meal. The lights are turned up, music is livelier and items that reflect the weather, season or holiday will be shown to them..