The study on the participation of leisure activities and the cognitive function of the elderly / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the status of cognitive function and leisure activity participation among the elderly in urban communities, and to explore the relationship between cognitive activities and leisure activities. Methods Using the General Demographic Data Questionnaire,the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale and Leisure Activities Questionnaire, 528 elderly people were investigated. Results The cognitive function were (25.65 ± 2.58), (25.76 ± 2.48)points in elderly with recreation and intelligence activities respectively, and (25.21 ± 2.53), (25.58 ± 2.60)points in elderly without recreation and intelligence activities respectively, the difference was statistically significant ( Z=5.56, 8.16, P<0.01). There was no significant difference between elderly with physical activity and social activities and without physical activity and social activities (P>0.05). The participation of intelligence and recreation was positively correlated with cognitive function (r =0.347, 0.270, P < 0.01), while social activities and physical activities were not correlated with cognitive function (P>0.05). Conclusions Nursing staff should pay more attention to the decline of cognitive function of the elderly, so that the elderly can recognize the importance of leisure activity, improve their enthusiasm, participate in science, enrich the quality of life in later years, improve cognitive function.