COGNITIVE STATUS, COGNITIVE THINKING AND MEMORY OF THE ELDERLY

Abstract

Thai society stepped into the aging society since 2007 and is expected to be no more than 20 years old. The elderly will be a large population of the country. There is a more obvious phenomenon that society and agencies As well as the government policy to focus on the preparation for the elderly society more fully In particular, identify services in the community that need to take care of the elderly in both medical Society and life Has studied and explained the condition of changing the elderly age that is affected by physical, mental, emotional and social changes And presented the problems of the elderly with the result of three major changes:
1) physical changes, including the aging process of all organs in the body 2) economic, social and cultural changes and 3) Emotional and psychological changes. However, even if unable to stop the deterioration of the organs in the body, but in the medical profession, it is found that The promotion of physical and mental health will help slow down the aging process or prevent psychological problems. Therefore, health care for the elderly should be prepared for the elderly to adapt to changes that are occurring. up Because elderly people with dementia have physical, mental and emotional changes in the way of deterioration Care is therefore a general health care. Providing a safe and secure environment Letting the elderly know about themselves and the surrounding things Solving mental and behavioral disorders Caring for the elderly to relax, exercise and have recreation