Effects of a group program to prevent dementia in community dwelling elderly

本研究旨在探讨集体回忆对老年健忘症患者的影响。观察到14例晚期健忘症患者。所使用的方法包括在小组回忆治疗开始前进行测试，并在两次小组回忆会议后进行3年随访。从这14名受试者中获得的结果显示，认知没有变化。结论：集体回忆可以作为一种维持认知能力的技术。还观察到，受试者之间的群体和谐和社交技能有所改善。我们建议护理人员及照顾者应利用回忆技巧来帮助改善老人的生活方式。

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of group reminiscence with relation to the elderly who suffer from forgetfulness. Fourteen advanced suffers of forgetfulness were observed. The method used involved testing before group reminiscence treatment began and 3 years follow-up after two group reminiscence sessions. The result obtained from these 14 subjects shows no change cognition. And also morale score was increasing in observation period.In conclusion, group reminiscence can be used as a technique to maintain the remaining ability of cognition. It was also observed that group harmony and social skills improved between subjects. We would like to recommend that nurses and caregiver should take advantage of the reminiscence technique to help improve the life style of elderly.