The research aims to investigate the effectiveness a cognitive stimulation therapy group for older adults with dementia and mild cognitive impairment living in residential homes.
This study adopts a multicenter randomized control trial two arms research design. The randomized controlled trial will compare a typical 14-session cognitive stimulation therapy group with a calligraphy group to determine whether the 14-session cognitive stimulation therapy group can produce better intervention outcomes for older adults with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, including cognitive functions, depressive symptoms, activities engagement, social functioning and, quality of life.
age 60 years or older;
diagnosis of MCI or dementia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (Fifth edition, Text Revision).
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City University of Hong Kong
Lead sponsor
The Hong Kong Society for the Aged
Collaborator