scholarly journals Evaluating a Serious Game for Cognitive Stimulation and Assessment with Older Adults: The Sorting Sheep Game

2017 ◽  
pp. 125-139
Author(s):  
Helio C. Silva Neto ◽  
Joaquim Cerejeira ◽  
Licinio Roque
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Serious Game

Using a Virtual Reality Serious Game to Assess the Performance of Older Adults with Frailty

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
Ioannis Paliokas ◽  
Elias Kalamaras ◽  
Konstantinos Votis ◽  
Stefanos Doumpoulakis ◽  
Eftychia Lakka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Serious Game

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Individual Reminiscence Therapy on Cognition, Mood and Quality of Life in Azorean Older Adults with Neurocognitive Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 5395
Author(s):  
Susana I. Justo-Henriques ◽  
Enrique Pérez-Sáez ◽  
João L. Alves Apóstolo ◽  
Janessa O. Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Reminiscence Therapy ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Reminiscence therapy (RT) is a form of cognitive stimulation therapy that incorporates discussion of past activities, events, and experiences to stimulate individual memories; it has had some success in treating persons with neurocognitive disorders. This research aims to evaluate the ability of individual RT, using a simple reminiscence format, to improve the overall cognitive function, memory, executive functions, emotional status, and quality of life in older adults with neurocognitive disorders who received social care and support services. A multicenter randomized controlled trial was completed in the Azores archipelago (an independent region of Portugal) using repeated measures (pre-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up). The intervention group underwent individual RT sessions, twice weekly for 13 weeks, while the control group completed regular activities administered as part of their program. Results did not reveal any significant differences between the intervention and control groups. While results did not reveal significant effects, a number of historical and contextual factors are considered as possible explanations for the lack of effects—namely, data collection occurring during the COVID-19 global pandemic, participant cohort effects, and therapist heterogeneity.

scholarly journals Effect of a Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Program on Cognitive Ability of Demented Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Berliany Venny Sipollo ◽  
Pornchai Jullamate ◽  
Naiyana Piphatvanitcha ◽  
Edwin Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy ◽  
Therapy Program

scholarly journals Personality as a Moderator of Cognitive Stimulation in Older Adults at High Risk for Cognitive Decline

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 159-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikki L. Hill ◽  
Ann M. Kolanowski ◽  
Donna Fick ◽  
Vernon M. Chinchilli ◽  
Rita A. Jablonski
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation

Effectiveness of a year-long individual cognitive stimulation program in Portuguese older adults with cognitive impairment

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Susana I. Justo-Henriques ◽  
Enrique Pérez-Sáez ◽  
Ana E. Marques-Castro ◽  
Janessa O. Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation

scholarly journals A software to prevent delirium in hospitalised older adults: development and feasibility assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn A Alvarez ◽  
Maricel Garrido ◽  
Daniela P Ponce ◽  
Gaspar Pizarro ◽  
Andres A Córdova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Randomised Clinical Trial ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Early Mobilisation ◽  
Pharmacological Interventions ◽  
Feasibility Assessment ◽  
Hospitalised Patients ◽  
Improve Access ◽  
Large Interaction

Abstract Background non-pharmacological interventions to prevent delirium are useful in hospitalised older adults. However, they are poorly implemented in clinical practice. We aimed to develop a software for bedside use by hospitalised older adults and to improve their access to these interventions. Methods a transdisciplinary team composed of healthcare professionals, designers, engineers and older adults participated in the development of the software. Scrum methodology was used to coordinate the work of the team, and the software was evaluated in a feasibility study. Results a software for touchscreen mobile devices that supports Android 5.0 or later was produced, including modules for time-spatial re-orientation, cognitive stimulation, early mobilisation, sensorial support use promotion, sleep hygiene and pain management optimisation. Horizontal disposition, use of colour contrast and large interaction areas were used to improve accessibility. The software’s usability and accessibility were evaluated in 34 older adults (average age 73.2 ± 9.1 years) showing that 91.1% of them got access to all the software functions without previous instructions. The clinical feasibility assessment showed that 83.3% of the 30 enrolled hospitalised patients (76 ± 8 years) completed the 5-day protocol of software usage during hospitalisation. Software use was associated with a decreased trend in delirium incidence of 5 of 32 (15.6%) at baseline to 2 of 30 (6.6%) after its implementation. Conclusion a highly accessible and implementable software, designed to improve access to non-pharmacological interventions to prevent delirium in hospitalised older adults, was developed. The effectiveness of the software will be evaluated in a randomised clinical trial.

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