Taiwan is one of the fastest-aging societies in the world, approximately 17.8 % of Taiwan's population is aged 65 or older (Dept. of Household Registration of Taiwan, 2024), with a significant portion of elderly people residing in rural areas. The elderly population is up to 20% in the rural area in this study. This study was to explore the outcome of cognitive group activities in improving the physical and mental well-being of elderly people in the day care center in the rural area. Cognitive group activities, often linked to enhance cognitive function, emotional stability, and social engagement, in order to postpone disability and dementia in the elderly. The one-group pre-test-post-test was used and the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) and the Group Activity Participation Scale were conducted for evaluating the outcome of the results. Qualitative evaluation and observation records were to assess behavioral changes. 7 females and 4 males aged older 65 were participated. The major finding of this study indicated that 70% of the total participants’ scores in SPMSQ were maintained the similar level or make a light increase progresses after three months. Those participants also showed their interests in attending activities and interact with other elderly and staff. As a general conclusion, cognitive group activities could have a positive cognitive effective function on elderly in this study. For those elderly people in the rural area, these also provide opportunities to promote their social interaction and physical function.

Authors:
Ju-Huey Wen, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Taiwan
Li Ying Cen, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Taiwan
Mao Bing Wei, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Taiwan
Zhong Mei Zhen, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Ju-Huey Wen is currently an Assistant Professor of the Chia-Nan University of Pharmacy & Science in Taiwan.

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