Abstract
Singapore is experiencing a rapidly aging population with a 10% prevalence of dementia among older adults above the age of 60 years. The number of elderly citizens aged 65 and above in Singapore, is expected to double from 440,000 in 2015, to 900,000 by 2030. Multi – domain lifestyle interventions have been adopted by many countries such as Japan, Korea, Canada, Australia and Singapore that target specific risk factors in their quest to prevent the worsening of cognitive decline, onset of dementia, and delaying the worsening of dementia among older adults with mild – moderate dementia. The multi-domain lifestyle intervention was adopted by various countries based on the effectiveness in ameliorating cognitive decline in older adults who are at an increased risk of developing dementia found from the first large randomized controlled trial (RCT) Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER). The aim of the project is to explore the usefulness of a multi-domain approach that involves physical, cognitive and social aspects in improving the quality of life and overall wellness of seniors with dementia through Observed Emotion Rating Scale (OERS) and Engagement of a Person with Dementia Scale (EPWDS).
Presenters
Noor Zakiah ZainudinLecturer, School of Sports and Health, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Dementia, Health and Wellness, Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention, Aging
