Development of and experience with the cognitive training kit.

Czech version

Authors: I. Holmerová; J. Suchá; M. Mátlová; I. Jindrová; R. Hányš
Published in: Geriatrie a Gerontologie 2016, 5, č. 3: 132-134
Category: Original Article/Study

Overview

The article presents the development, composition and use of a kit designed for cognitive stimulation of patients with advanced forms of dementia. The Cognitive Training Kit of the Czech Alzheimer Society was initially issued already 2005 and it has been adapted and transformed according to the feedback and experience of professional and family caregivers.

Keywords:
dementia – cognitive stimulation – cognitive training – meaningful activity

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