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Disrupting Cognitive Decline Through Art
By Sofia Ozambela, Lauren Cheetham,
Vidita Save, & Xiaoyun Ren
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Goal: Create a solution to assist older adults with cognitive decline.
Background: Cognitive decline in older adults is often caused by age-related diseases, leading to:
Neuronal dysfunction and loss
Impaired everyday functioning
Risk of neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Approach: Use creative art intervention to slow symptom progression.
Literature review on art-making benefits for cognitive health
User interviews with local older adults
Outcome: Final prototype created and awarded 3rd place in class.