Material gráfico para prevenir el deterioro cognitivo en adultos mayores. caso de estudio: asociación de adultos mayores “Simón Bolívar”
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2024
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PUCE - Ibarra
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La investigación se centra en desarrollar material gráfico para prevenir el deterioro cognitivo en adultos mayores del cantón Bolívar, pertenecientes a la asociación “Simón Bolívar”. A pesar de que el envejecimiento no necesariamente implica una pérdida significativa de memoria, el deterioro cognitivo afecta a una gran parte de la población mayor, impactando negativamente su calidad de vida y autonomía. En el contexto actual, la falta de estimulación cognitiva adecuada es un problema creciente, con una prevalencia del deterioro cognitivo del 51,4% en Ecuador, especialmente en mujeres y personas con baja escolaridad. Este estudio busca demostrar que el diseño gráfico puede servir como una herramienta efectiva para ejercitar la mente y mejorar la salud cerebral. Se ha implementado un bingo visual que ha tenido una gran aceptación, mostrando que actividades como estas pueden fomentar la participación y el estímulo mental, ayudando a mantener la salud cognitiva y reducir el riesgo de deterioro. La investigación proporciona una solución accesible y efectiva, que mejora la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores a través de la estimulación cognitiva y la educación.
The research focuses on developing graphic material to prevent cognitive decline in older adults from the Bolívar canton, belonging to the Simón Bolívar” association. Although aging does not necessarily imply significant memory loss, cognitive decline affects a large portion of the elderly population, negatively impacting their quality of life and autonomy. In the current context, the lack of adequate cognitive stimulation is a growing issue, with a cognitive decline prevalence of 51.4% in Ecuador, particularly among women and individuals with low education. This study aims to demonstrate that graphic design can serve as an effective tool for exercising the mind and improving brain health. A visual bingo has been implemented, which has been well received, showing that activities like these can promote participation and mental stimulation, helping to maintain cognitive health and reduce the risk of decline. The research provides an accessible and effective solution that enhances the quality of life for older adults through cognitive stimulation and education.
The research focuses on developing graphic material to prevent cognitive decline in older adults from the Bolívar canton, belonging to the Simón Bolívar” association. Although aging does not necessarily imply significant memory loss, cognitive decline affects a large portion of the elderly population, negatively impacting their quality of life and autonomy. In the current context, the lack of adequate cognitive stimulation is a growing issue, with a cognitive decline prevalence of 51.4% in Ecuador, particularly among women and individuals with low education. This study aims to demonstrate that graphic design can serve as an effective tool for exercising the mind and improving brain health. A visual bingo has been implemented, which has been well received, showing that activities like these can promote participation and mental stimulation, helping to maintain cognitive health and reduce the risk of decline. The research provides an accessible and effective solution that enhances the quality of life for older adults through cognitive stimulation and education.
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Deterioro cognitivo, Adulto mayor, Estimulación, Calidad de vida