Análise do uso da tecnologia através de aplicativo de jogos como recurso de estimulação cognitiva em idosa com queixas subjetivas de memória: um estudo de caso

Abstract

Introduction:The aging process causes changes in cognitive abilities, primarily the memory performance, present in the complaints of forgetfulness by elderly subjects. The technology appears as an ally in the health field and in the stimulation of subjects with significant changes in your daily lives. Methodology:The present research is a case study, with a quantitative approach, where instruments such as Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Memory Complaints Questionnaire (MAC-Q) and Brief Cognitive Screening Battery (BBRC) were used. The research analyzes the use of technology through gaming applications as a resource for cognitive stimulation in the elderly with memory complaints. Results and discussion:During the process of both rehabilitation and stimulation, games can be important therapeutic enhancers, stimulating neuronal functioning and the organization of compromised abilities, such as: memory, attention, spatial ability, problems solving ability. The maintenance and / or stimulation of cognitive functions can take several forms including the use of technologies through applications, not leaving of the take into consideration the individualhistory and subject's desire.Final considerations:It is verified that the cognitive functions like memory, reasoning, attention, concentration and learning, stimulated through the application games used in the research, so that from assessment before and after interventions presented results where maintained or progressed in their skills, it is suggested that this modality can be used as a cognitive stimulation resource for subjects who present subjective memory complaints.