'We Help Prevent Dementia' - Songpa-gu to Host 'Physical Power Up! Brain Power Up! Youth Health Project'
Dec 04, 2024
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In order to respond to a rapidly aging society, the Korea Sports Corporation and the Songpa-gu Dementia Safety Center promoted the development of a program to simultaneously prevent dementia and improve physical function. In particular, with the combination of the National Fitness 100's elderly exercise program and cognitive and nutrition management education, we joined forces to establish an integrated management model for the prevention of dementia.
As a result of conducting the program on 19 elderly people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) 16 times over eight weeks from September to November, the body and cognitive function were improved.
Participants improved their records in eight-way walking and two-minute walking in place, as well as important coordination and cardiopulmonary endurance for the elderly, and as a result of the CIST before and after the program, they improved cognitive function (12.1%↑) and improved depression (33.3%↓). In addition, various methods were provided to practice dementia prevention in daily life, such as improving understanding of correct nutrition management methods.
An official from the Sports Corporation said "I think it was a very rewarding program due to the high improvement effect and satisfaction of the elderly participating. We will continue to contribute to the healthy social life of the elderly with high-quality dementia prevention services."
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