Cognitive output of a neuropsychological stimulation program in an elderly day care center with low educated participants: An observational study

OBJECTIVE: In the present paper we present an observational study of the implementation of a Neuropsychological Stimulation Program at an Elderly Day Care Center in low-educated participants with very similar backgrounds concerning social economic status. METHODS: The implemented program tackled several dimensions, including daily orientation sessions, cognitive stimulation sessions twice a week, followed by movement sessions, and structured sessions conducted every two weeks. Cognitive Evaluation was performed before and after implementation of the program. RESULTS: Results are discussed taking into consideration cognitive outputs as well as non-cognitive outputs and the specificities of community-based intervention. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that community-based intervention is set to become vital in promoting dementia prevention.