Evaluación de un programa de estimulación cognitiva en un grupo de Adultos Mayores de la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Cognitive stimulation is an important tool for the maintenance of the cognitive status of older adults. The present study evaluates the effectiveness of the OnMente cognitive stimulation program. The methodological design used is quantitative, descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental and longitudinal. The sample was composed of 13 older adults belonging to a Day Center of the city of Loja. Within the process identified the cognitive state of older adults, through an initial assessment. Then applied the program activities and was finally carried out a retest. The instruments used were: Scan Test Cambridge, Scale of Global Deterioration and OnMente Program. With regard to the results obtained, it was stressed that the program evaluated, managed to keep more than half of the sample, at the same level or stage in which were located at the time of the initial evaluation. Therefore OnMente program is considered as useful for cognitive stimulation of older adults, who have mild to moderate cognitive impairment