Call for telephone outreach to older people with cognitive impairment during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic

Ura, Chiaki; Okamura, Tsuyoshi; Sugiyama, M.; Kugimiya, Yukiko; Okamura, Mutsuko; Ogawa, Madoka; Miyamae, Fumiko; Edahiro, Ayako; Awata, Shuichi

doi:10.1111/ggi.14071

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“…However, there is almost no participation of older adults with dementia and cognitive decline, who are easily isolated from the community. A telephone survey conducted in the region during the COVID‐19 pandemic in 2020 showed that older adults with cognitive decline had significantly fewer opportunities to go out, exercise, and interact with others by phone and email during the pandemic compared to older adults who used community centers (Ura, Okamura, Sugiyama, et al., 2020). Therefore, we considered that creating a place where older adults with cognitive decline can meet other older adults who are already participating in GO classes at the community center and form a supportive relationship through the game would be helpful for living well with dementia.…”

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“GO” to move toward dementia‐friendly communities: A pilot study

Iizuka,

Ura,

Yamashita

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundTo the creation of mutual aid relationships among people with cognitive decline is important in aging societies. This study aimed to develop and examine the feasibility of a GO Program in which older adults, with experience in playing GO, support the learning of GO by older adults with cognitive decline and other barriers to social participation, which in turn reduces social isolation and creates opportunities for older adults to use their role.MethodsThis single‐arm intervention study was conducted in Tokyo, Japan. Introductory GO classes were held for 10 participants who had never played GO (beginners) and 10 participants who had (supporters) once a week for an hour, for a total of 12 sessions. Supporters and beginners were paired to solve problems and play games. We assessed the feasibility of the program and its effects on mental health social network, and cognitive function.ResultsCognitive test scores were at the mild cognitive Impairment level for beginners as well as for supporters. Satisfaction with the program was high, with an overall class attendance rate of 99.1% and none leaving the program. No significant changes were observed over time for beginners in each measurement; however, there was a significant improvement in the Mini Mental State Examination‐Japanese scores for supporters (p < .05).ConclusionsThe results suggest that this program could contribute to the creation of mutual aid relationships among older adults with cognitive decline; even if they have mildly declined cognitive function, they can still play an active role in society. Moreover, creating such opportunities may positively impact cognitive function.

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confidence: 99%