Resumen de Psycho-stimulation of memory in older adults
Paulina Margarita Ruiz, Mayte Andrea Guerrero Córdova, Betty Marisol Córdova Muñoz, Verónica Jeannette Cevallos López
Memory is one of the most important skills of human beings, since it allows us to learn and build our identity, who we are and who we want to become through the events we recall day by day, which is why it is currently one of the capacities that has deteriorated the most over the years due to neuronal wear, and if not intervened, these factors can contribute to neurodegenerative diseases and therefore, Cognitive Stimulation ensures the rehabilitation and maintenance of this capacity. In order to investigate the incidence of psycho-stimulation on memory in older adults, the Mini mental test to evaluate memory (pre and posttest) and the Rubio 1 booklet were used. The population consisted of 30 older adults, women, and men. With a qualitative and quantitative approach, the Chi-square statistical method was used to test the hypothesis. The results showed that during the month of application of the cognitive stimulation activities the memory status increased by 2% in women and 1.5% in men, which establishes that this intervention is effective in memory. It is concluded that psycho-stimulation has a positive impact on memory, providing a better state of health to those who receive it, in the same way it is essential that the centers responsible for the care of older adults can implement these interventions that ensure the maintenance of cognitive functioning.
