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Isabel Gomez-Soria¹, Patricia Peralta-Marrupe², Fernando Plo¹

¹University of Zaragoza Ringgold standard institution Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain.

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Summary

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Cognitive stimulation improved cognitive function and basic daily activities in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the short term. Further research is needed to explore long-term effects.

Keywords:

aging cognitive dysfunction occupational therapy randomized controlled trial

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Gerontology
Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology

Background:

Non-pharmacological interventions show promise in managing mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Cognitive stimulation may enhance cognitive and social functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of a cognitive stimulation program on cognitive function, daily living activities (ADLs), anxiety, and depression in individuals with MCI.

Main Methods:

A 10-week randomized controlled trial with 122 elderly participants diagnosed with MCI.
Intervention group received cognitive stimulation; control group received no intervention.
Cognitive function, basic and instrumental ADLs, anxiety, and depression were assessed post-intervention and at 6-month follow-up.

Main Results:

Significant cognitive improvements were observed in the intervention group at both post-test and 6-month follow-up.
Basic ADLs showed improvement in the intervention group immediately post-intervention.
No significant improvements were found in instrumental ADLs, anxiety, or depression levels.

Conclusions:

Cognitive stimulation offers short- and medium-term cognitive benefits for elderly individuals with MCI.
Improvements in basic ADLs were noted in the short term.
The study highlights the potential of cognitive stimulation as a non-pharmacological approach for MCI management.