Reading Aloud and Arithmetic Calculation Improve Frontal Function of People With Dementia

Abstract

Our results indicate that learning tasks of reading aloud and arithmetic calculation can be used for cognitive rehabilitation of dementia patients.

Examination of the bidirectional influences of leisure activity and memory in old people: A dissociative effect on episodic memory

“…Some studies (e.g., Niti et al, 2008;Verghese et al, 2003;2006) have demonstrated that there is an association between cognitive activity and memory performance. Intellectually stimulating activities, such as reading, playing mental games, and doing crossword puzzles, have been found to be associated with reduced dementia risk (Kawashima et al, 2005;Wilson et al, 2002). However, the results of the present longitudinal study do not confirm this.…”

Effects of Exercise Program Requiring Attention, Memory and Imitation on Cognitive Function in Elderly Persons: A Non-Randomized Pilot Study

“…Other activities such as cognitive training also improve cognitive function; those who took "brain training" using a personal computer significantly improved their memory function [24,25]. Reading aloud and doing math also improve frontal functions in dementia [26]. Looking at these previous studies, we see there are two major interventions that can improve cognitive function, namely exercise and cognitive training.…”

Nonpharmacological Treatment of Alzheimer Disease

“…The control group showed no change in FAB score and a decline in MMSE score. 21 A larger study with an open design tested the Memory65+ computer training program, with 127 people with and without cognitive impairment. 22 Participants were tested at baseline, posttraining, and at 9 months.…”