Preserving Our History: Promoting Care for the Elderly Through Cognitive Activities
Ana Beatriz Pereira Riotinto*, Maria Eduarda Oliveira Duarte, Jocsã David Gomes Santos, Paola Stephanie Olive Duarte, Pedro Henry Bastos Teles Belt and Larissa of Almeida Silva Pacheco
ABSTRACT
Objective: To promote care for older adults through the implementation of cognitive activities aimed at stimulating memory, attention, and social interaction. Methodology: The study consisted of an intervention project involving individuals aged between 40 and 70 years, selected through an initial screening that considered memory difficulties, attention deficits, sequelae of stroke (CVA), and the presence of comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes. Objective cognitive assessments were applied, including short-term memory tests, forward and backward digit span tests based on the WAIS scale, visual perception tests using incomplete figures, and verbal recall tests. In addition, individual interviews were conducted to better understand the social and emotional profiles of the participants. Based on these data, structured cognitive activities and informational meetings on aging and mental health were developed.
Results: The results demonstrated active participation of older adults in the proposed activities, directly benefiting 15 participants and fully achieving the goals established for the project.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the implementation of cognitive activities associated with social interaction contributes to the stimulation of mental functions, the promotion of emotional well-being, and the improvement of the quality of life of the elderly population.
