Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Benefits of Puzzle Working in Older Adults

IF 2.8 0 GERONTOLOGY

Activities Adaptation & Aging Pub Date : 2022-09-13 DOI:10.1080/01924788.2022.2120761

Meimei Lin, Josue David Lopez, Andressa Silva, Kinza Ali, Veronica Yvonne Brookshaw, Megan Goldner Martinez, D. Castillo

引用次数: 5

Abstract

ABSTRACT Puzzles are mental exercises that enhance cognitive function. Functional cognition is critical for older adults to be able to engage in activities of daily living (ADL) and is linked to positive aging. This paper reports participation by Hispanic older adults in puzzle working and explores the relationship between the reported need for assistance with ADL and puzzles participation. Survey findings from 156 older adults reveal that puzzle working not only provides an opportunity to exercise their mind to solve cognitive challenges, but also elicits emotional and social benefits. The reported need for assistance with ADL is not a statistically significant predictor of participation in puzzle working, indicating that regardless of the level of assistance senior adults need for ADL, they can participate in puzzle working.

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老年人智力游戏的认知和社会情感益处

拼图是一种增强认知功能的智力练习。功能性认知对于老年人能够参与日常生活活动(ADL)至关重要，并与积极衰老有关。本文报道了西班牙裔老年人参与拼图工作的情况，并探讨了报告的ADL帮助需求与拼图参与之间的关系。对156名老年人的调查结果显示，拼图游戏不仅为他们提供了一个锻炼大脑以解决认知挑战的机会，而且还带来了情感和社交方面的好处。报告的ADL辅助需求不是参与拼图工作的统计显著预测因子，这表明无论老年人对ADL的辅助需求水平如何，他们都可以参与拼图工作。

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Activities Adaptation & Aging GERONTOLOGY-

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

53.60%

发文量

期刊介绍： Activities, Adaptation, & Aging is the working tool for activity directors and all health care professionals concerned with the enhancement of the lives of the aged. Established as the primary journal for activity professionals, Activities, Adaptation & Aging provides a professional outlet for research regarding the therapeutic implications of activities on quality-of-life issues and overall life satisfaction for the elderly. The journal examines a wide spectrum of activities: activity-based intervention for persons with dementia; activity determinants in independent-living elderly; activity implications in a variety of settings; activity participation patterns; and activity implications for everyday practice.