Abstract
Background : This study aimed to examine behavior characteristics of the demented elderly in shopping and financial management. Materials and Methods : Subjects were residents in "B" group home and 22 users in "C" dementia specialty day services. Participants shopped within 2,000 yen for supper at a mimic shop using real vegetables and fruits, and food models of fishes and meats. We developed a checklist for shopping and financial management procedure and made an observation. The checklist consisted of major items such as "preparation", "selection and judgment", and "payment" as well as 30 minor items. Results : The demented elderly achieved 9 of the 30 items, and "selection and judgment" was the most common while they failed only one item, "do shopping with a basket". Conclusions : It is important to repeatedly practice in daily life by emphasizing what the demented elderly can do with their behavior characteristics in shopping and financial management.
