Japan
Research Article
Achievement of Brain Training Course for the Elderly
Author(s): Kazue Sawami, Mitsuo Kimura, Himeyo Nakagawa, Tetsuro Kitamura and Chizuko SuishuKazue Sawami, Mitsuo Kimura, Himeyo Nakagawa, Tetsuro Kitamura and Chizuko Suishu
Introduction: The first objective of this research was to verification to the effectiveness for combining brain training with rhythmic exercises for three-month brain training. In order to further prevent motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), we gave instructions to continue exercise. In order to evaluate motoric ability, we carried out the two-step test. Confirmation of the benefits of this intervention in motoric ability and the extent of the correlation between body composition and cognitive function was the second objective of this research.
Methods: A screening test for mild cognitive impairment: Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA test), measurement of body composition by an inner scan monitor, and motoric ability were performed by measuring two-step test. For statistical evaluation of scores before and after each cognitive test inter.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000216
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