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Cognitive Stimulation in Older Adults: An Innovative Good Practice Supporting Successful Aging and Self-Care
J Apóstolo1,2, E Bobrowicz-Campos2, I Gil1,2
1Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra.
Translational Medicine @ Unisa
|July 31, 2019
Summary
The ECOG project enhances cognitive function and self-care in older adults, promoting autonomy and improving quality of life. This initiative aims to reduce healthcare costs and delay institutionalization for aging populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Global demographic aging necessitates sustainable solutions for age-related cognitive impairment.
- Increasing prevalence of cognitive frailty and cognitive impairment in older adults requires evidence-based interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote active citizenship in old age by empowering autonomy and self-care.
- To develop and implement evidence-based programs and tools for cognitively frail and impaired older adults.
- To facilitate the transfer of ECOG products into health and social care practice.
Main Methods:
- Development of evidence-based cognitive stimulation programs and tools.
- Training of healthcare and social care professionals.
- Deployment of a digital platform for remote access and scalability of ECOG products.
Main Results:
- Expected improvements in cognition, functionality, and autonomy for older adults.
- Anticipated reduction in depressive symptomatology and enhanced quality of life for individuals and caregivers.
- Projected increase in life expectancy and postponement of institutionalization.
Conclusions:
- The ECOG project offers a sustainable solution to age-related cognitive decline.
- Implementation of ECOG products is expected to reduce healthcare intervention costs and improve health system efficiency.
- Empowering older adults through cognitive stimulation and self-care promotes active aging and well-being.
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