Changes in Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults with Dementia by Continuous Participation in the Intergenerational Exchange Program with School-Age Children

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  • 在宅認知症高齢者の世代間交流プログラムへの継続参加によるうつ症状等の変化
  • A Case Report Using Mixed Methods
  • 前向き縦断的混合研究法ケーススタディ

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The purpose of this study was to understand and describe the reasons for decreasing depression from the perspective of an older adult woman with dementia who continuously participated in an intergenerational day program within an urban community. We used quantitative data to assess decreased depression and qualitative data to observe the intergenerational exchanges. The woman’s physical and cognitive status declined during the observation period; however, her GDS-15 score improved from 12 to 3 points, and it was speculated that she was developing a sense of security concerning the location and the relationships formed with the school-aged children through their weekly continuous participation in the program. There was no relationship between the amount of and subjective satisfactions with intergenerational exchanges. This study indicated that the intergenerational exchanges of people with dementia engender independence of participation and dialogue with children, and these findings could be useful for developing community resources.

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