2016
DOI: 10.1590/1809-98232016019.150144
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Development of a cognitive training program for the elderly

Abstract: Introduction: Plasticity in intellectual functioning has been the target of significant research investment. Among non-pharmacological interventions, cognitive training appears as a promising option for delaying the effects of aging on cognition. Objective: The present study describes the procedures of a cognitive training program for healthy Brazilian elderly persons (without diagnosis of dementia). Method: Cognitive tasks for the training of attention, processing speed, episodic memory and working memory wer… Show more

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“…This promoted a balance between two aspects: participation in a group setting, which is essential for engaging older people in physical activities 67,68 ; and validation of individual performance, which is helpful for cognitive training feedback. 81 Performing within a group could also help enhance older adults' self-esteem, motivating them to improve their skills and adhere to programs with challenging tasks. 68 These support strategies in the DTZ program were crucial in encouraging both participation and adaptation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This promoted a balance between two aspects: participation in a group setting, which is essential for engaging older people in physical activities 67,68 ; and validation of individual performance, which is helpful for cognitive training feedback. 81 Performing within a group could also help enhance older adults' self-esteem, motivating them to improve their skills and adhere to programs with challenging tasks. 68 These support strategies in the DTZ program were crucial in encouraging both participation and adaptation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The following is a brief description of the tasks performed during each session. Detailed program information can be found in Golino and Flores-Mendoza (2016). - Session 01: Identifying differences between figures; fill, as quickly as possible, the correct path of the mazes. - Session 02: Analyze a figure and reproduce it.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Para facilitar a compreensão dos dados determinou-se um padrão para o tipo de memória estimulado através da descrição do instrumento no artigo revisado. Em caso de discordância entre os artigos (um mesmo instrumento ser classificado em um artigo de uma forma e de outra) foram estabelecidos os seguintes critérios: a) Memória episódica: todas as tarefas que exigiam evocação imediata ou tardia dos próprios itens de uma lista, de elementos de uma figura semi-complexa ou reconto de O tamanho da amostra dos estudos analisados variou de 8 (Carrillo & Restrepo, 2009) a 83 sujeitos (Lopes & Argimon, 2016 Com exceção de um estudo que utilizou abordagem individual (Golino & Flores-Mendoza, 2016) todos os demais utilizaram a modalidade coletiva de intervenção (Tabela 3). A maioria dos estudos (n=8) utilizaram como foco do estudo uma abordagem multimodal.…”
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