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Educational Program Using Robots for Preventing Cognitive Decline of Elderly Persons.

Yumiko Nakamura¹, Yukie Majima¹, Nobuhiro Sakata²

¹Research Institute for Advanced Nursing Technology, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics

|December 18, 2021

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Robotics
Cognitive Health

Background:

Japan faces a significant increase in dementia patients.
There is an urgent need for effective dementia prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and test a robot-assisted educational program for elderly individuals.
To explore the potential of robots in cognitive decline prevention.

Main Methods:

An educational program was designed for elderly people utilizing robots.
A demonstration experiment was conducted to evaluate the program's effectiveness.

Main Results:

Elderly participants showed increased enjoyment when interacting with robots.
Robot involvement positively influenced engagement in the educational program.

Keywords:

Cognitive function educational program robot

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Conclusions:

Robot-assisted education is a promising approach for cognitive decline prevention in the elderly.
This method offers a novel and engaging strategy to enhance brain health and potentially reduce dementia risk.