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P11: Empowering Caregivers and Older Adults through Educational Initiatives, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and Eight Movement Patterns of Brain Dance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 November 2024

Ivonne Z. Jiménez-Velázquez
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of PuertoRico
María E. Bidot
Affiliation:
Geriatrics Research and Education Center, Department of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of PuertoRico
María J. Rodríguez
Affiliation:
Geriatrics Research and Education Center, Department of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of PuertoRico
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Abstract

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Background and Aims: The growth of the elderly population poses challenges and opportunities in society. As we age, normal changes occur that can affect functionality and independence. Aging is associated with brain changes that result in cognitive decline. The most common cause of cognitive decline among the elderly is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is characterized by a progressive spectrum of memory problems that affect the functional capacity of the elderly and their ability to perform activities of daily living, increasing the level of dependence and the social, emotional, and economic burden on caregivers. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States and the 4th leading cause of death in Puerto Rico. These challenges can only be addressed through clinical research for managing conditions, non-pharmacological treatments and therapies, and educational initiatives covering basic aspects of geriatrics aimed at healthcare professionals, direct service providers, and caregivers. These efforts will provide effective management alternatives when intervening with the elderly population and the public. The aims are: to discuss the educational initiative with Dominican caregivers, to review advances in Alzheimer’s disease research, to present the translation and cultural validation of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for patients in the early stages of MCI and Alzheimer’s, and to raise awareness about the importance of physical literacy through the eight (8) Movement Patterns of Brain Dance for older adults.

Type
Poster Session 2
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of International Psychogeriatric Association