Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand and
describe the reasons for decreasing depression from
the perspective of an older adult woman with
dementia who continuously participated in an
intergenerational day program within an urban
community. We used quantitative data to assess
decreased depression and qualitative data to observe
the intergenerational exchanges. The woman’s
physical and cognitive status declined during the
observation period; however, her GDS-15 score
improved from 12 to 3 points, and it was speculated
that she was developing a sense of security
concerning the location and the relationships formed
with the school-aged children through their weekly
continuous participation in the program. There was
no relationship between the amount of and
subjective satisfactions with intergenerational
exchanges. This study indicated that the
intergenerational exchanges of people with dementia
engender independence of participation and dialogue
with children, and these findings could be useful for
developing community resources.
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