Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a folk recreation program on the symptoms of people with dementia. The program was tailored to the participants’ interest and derived from their traditional culture background. Conclusions The folk recreation program has the potential to improve cognitive function, ability of daily living and behavioral and psychological symptoms of the elders with dementia. The folk leisure activities, which embed in the participants’ cultural background, will motivate their positive feelings and memories, can delay the progression of disease and improve the symptoms.
The effect of folk recreation program in improving symptoms: A study of chinese elder dementia patients. (Follow this link if you have an Athens password). Alternatively contact the UHSM Academy Library for a copy of the article or call 0161 291 5778)