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Aprendemos todos os dias : mudanças no risco de demência em adultos mais velhos, antes e depois da frequência de uma academia sénior
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Enquadramento do estudo: O envelhecimento da população tem vindo a destacar a importância de estratégias que promovam o bem-estar físico, cognitivo e emocional dos adultos mais velhos. A demência, embora sem cura, pode ser prevenida ou adiada através da modificação de fatores de risco. Neste contexto, as Academias Sénior surgem como espaços privilegiados de participação ativa, com potencial para atuar sobre múltiplos domínios da saúde, embora ainda pouco exploradas como intervenções multimodais estruturadas. Objetivos: Explorar o impacto da Academia Sénior no risco de demência, em idosos que frequentam a academia/universidade sénior, encarando-a como uma potencial intervenção multimodal e, considerando-se o número e a variedade de intervenções que as pessoas frequentam, averiguar os efeitos da intervenção no índice de risco de demência, no estado cognitivo, na saúde mental e bem-estar. Participantes: A amostra foi composta por 70 participantes no momento de pré-teste, dos quais 34 completaram o pós-teste (31,4% mulheres e 17,2% homens). As idades variaram entre os 65 e os 93 anos. Todos os participantes preencheram os instrumentos de avaliação antes e após seis meses de frequência na Academia Sénior. Método do estudo: Foi utilizado um desenho quasi-experimental com medidas de pré e pós-teste, recorrendo aos instrumentos LIBRA (Lifestyle for Brain Health), MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), BDI-II (Beck Depression Inventory) e WHOQOLBref (versão portuguesa). Resultados: Os resultados revelaram uma redução significativa da sintomatologia depressiva e uma melhoria no desempenho cognitivo após a intervenção. Os dados sugerem que a participação regular em atividades com componente física e social pode ter efeitos benéficos na diminuição do risco de demência. Conclusões: As Academias Sénior demonstram potencial enquanto estratégias multimodais de promoção da saúde e bem-estar. Recomenda-se a realização de estudos futuros com maior duração, inclusão de grupos de controlo e metodologias complementares.
Background: The ageing of the population has increasingly highlighted the importance of strategies that promote the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of older adults. Although dementia remains incurable, a significant proportion of cases can be prevented or delayed by modifying risk factors. In this context, Senior Academies emerge as valuable spaces for active participation, with the potential to influence multiple health domains, although they remain underexplored as structured multimodal interventions. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the impact of Senior Academies on dementia risk in older adults exposed to its multimodal intervention, considering the number and variety of activities offered, and to assess the effects of the intervention on mental health and well-being before and after participants' involvement. Participants: The sample consisted of 70 participants at the pre-test stage, of whom 34 completed the post-test (31.4% women and 17.2% men). Ages ranged from 65 to 93 years. All participants met the inclusion criteria and completed the assessment instruments before and after six months of participation in the Senior Academy. Method: A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test measures was used. The following instruments were applied: LIBRA (Lifestyle for Brain Health), MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), BDI-II (Beck Depression Inventory), and WHOQOLBref (Portuguese version). Results: The results showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms and an improvement in cognitive performance after the intervention. Data suggests that regular participation in activities with physical and social components may have beneficial effects in reducing dementia risk. Conclusions: Senior Academies show promise as multimodal strategies for promoting health and well-being in older adults. Future studies with longer durations, control groups, and complementary methodologies are recommended to deepen these findings.
Background: The ageing of the population has increasingly highlighted the importance of strategies that promote the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of older adults. Although dementia remains incurable, a significant proportion of cases can be prevented or delayed by modifying risk factors. In this context, Senior Academies emerge as valuable spaces for active participation, with the potential to influence multiple health domains, although they remain underexplored as structured multimodal interventions. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the impact of Senior Academies on dementia risk in older adults exposed to its multimodal intervention, considering the number and variety of activities offered, and to assess the effects of the intervention on mental health and well-being before and after participants' involvement. Participants: The sample consisted of 70 participants at the pre-test stage, of whom 34 completed the post-test (31.4% women and 17.2% men). Ages ranged from 65 to 93 years. All participants met the inclusion criteria and completed the assessment instruments before and after six months of participation in the Senior Academy. Method: A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test measures was used. The following instruments were applied: LIBRA (Lifestyle for Brain Health), MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), BDI-II (Beck Depression Inventory), and WHOQOLBref (Portuguese version). Results: The results showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms and an improvement in cognitive performance after the intervention. Data suggests that regular participation in activities with physical and social components may have beneficial effects in reducing dementia risk. Conclusions: Senior Academies show promise as multimodal strategies for promoting health and well-being in older adults. Future studies with longer durations, control groups, and complementary methodologies are recommended to deepen these findings.
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Envelhecimento Academia sénior Risco de demência Cognição intervenção multimodal Ageing Senior academy Dementia risk Cognition Multimodal intervention
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