Mental Exercise Research & Recreational Therapy
Research has suggested that middle -aged and older people (ages 65 - 90) can benefit mentally from mental exercise, much like physical workouts lead to physical fitness. Interventions targeted memory, reasoning, and speed of processing.
While many recreational therapists may have seen the positive effects of mental activity on their clients, it is good to have empirical research evidence to backup claims. Perhaps RTs may wish to use the research evidence to support their interventions with clients.
The research appeared in the December 20, 2006, issue of JAMA. The lead author was Sherry L. Willis of Penn State. See http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/296/23/2805
For a Washington Post article on the research, see http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/19/AR2006121901431_pf.html
While many recreational therapists may have seen the positive effects of mental activity on their clients, it is good to have empirical research evidence to backup claims. Perhaps RTs may wish to use the research evidence to support their interventions with clients.
The research appeared in the December 20, 2006, issue of JAMA. The lead author was Sherry L. Willis of Penn State. See http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/296/23/2805
For a Washington Post article on the research, see http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/19/AR2006121901431_pf.html
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