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This article attempts to find the answer for two questions. Is memory training reasonable and effective? And how to work with seniors in classes involving cognitive stimulation activities? Empirical part that involved the study with 99 participants (experimental group underwent memory training) answers the first question. The results indicate moderate effectiveness of cognitive stimulation but it can also act as a buffer against deterioration of memory functioning. Methodological part which answers the second question, refers to three aspects: profile of a senior, role of the educator and good practices of running such trainings.
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According to the statistics, there are currently 36 million people with dementia of the Alzheimer type in the world. The incidence of disease increases with the age. According to the Slovak Alzheimer’s Society in 2010, Slovakia had approximately 60,000 patients with Alzheimer’s disease and some other related diseases. Estimated number in 2030 is 180 000 patients. The disease also applies to the other ten thousand of nursemaids and family members who care for the disabled. For these reasons, it is necessary that the society should respond to the situation. And also providers of social services are professionally prepared to work with this type of client.
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