Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of “PASCAL” education on the cognitive function and dementia risk factors of the elderly and to suggest the efficacy of the cognitive function and dementia risk factors for the prevention of dementia in the elderly. The subjects of this study were 20elderly women aged 65~75years, and 10control groups and 10exercise groups participated in the “PASCAL” education and the elderly physical stimulation exercise program regularly for 3days a week. The dementia prevention education was conducted for seven days in 60minutes a day. The physical stimulation exercise program for 12-weeks consisted of warm-up, main exercise, and cool-down. The measurement variables were composed of body composition, blood pressure, cognitive function, and dementia risk factors. Body composition and blood pressure were measured in measurement items. K-MMSE score was used for cognitive function test. β-amyloid, insulin, DHEAs, and BDNF were measured for dementia risk factors. The results of the study showed that K-MMSE score, a cognitive function test, showed the main effect(p<.001) and interaction effect(p<.001) after participating in the 12-week dementia prevention “PASCAL” education and physical stimulation exercise program. In the risk factors for dementia, β-amyloid, insulin, DHEAs, and BDNF showed the main effect(p<.001) and interaction effect(p<.001) after 12-weeks of prevention of dementia “PASCAL” education and participation in physical stimulation exercise program. In conclusion, the program of “PASCAL” education and physical stimulation exercise for prevention of dementia applied to this study showed significant effects on cognitive function and risk factors for dementia for dementia. Therefore, when applying the “PASCAL” education and physical stimulation exercise program to the development of cognitive function of the elderly, it can be an important management method to prevent dementia and early diagnosis of dementia and to restore cognitive function.
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