Language Learning for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers: Feasibility and the Quality of Experience

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Vega-Mendoza, MarianaLuleå tekniska universitet,Hälsa, medicin och rehabilitering,Department of Psychology, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9JZ, UK (författare)

Language Learning for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers: Feasibility and the Quality of Experience

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LIBRIS-ID:oai:DiVA.org:ltu-105180
https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-105180URI
https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12070717DOI

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Validerad;2024;Nivå 2;2024-04-22 (hanlid);Funder: University of Edinburgh; AHRC Open WorldResearch Initiative (AH/N004671/1);Full text license: CC BY
Background: A body of research from around the world has reported positive effects of bilingualism on cognitive ageing and dementia. However, little is known about whether foreign language learning could be applied as an intervention for people already living with dementia. Yet, before it is possible to determine the efficacy of language courses as an intervention for people living with dementia (PLWD), it is necessary to establish whether such an intervention is feasible. Our study explored this possibility. Methods: We conducted an exploratory study to examine the feasibility and tolerability of 2-week Italian beginner courses for PLWD in early stages and their family carers in two Scottish Dementia Resource Centres (DRCs). The courses were delivered by trained tutors from Lingo Flamingo, a social enterprise specialising in language teaching for older learners and learners with dementia. Twelve PLWD and seven carers participated in the study. Focus groups preceded and followed the courses. Additional post-course open interviews with the DRC managers were conducted, with a follow-up via telephone approximately one year later. Results: Qualitative content analysis resulted in 12 themes, 5 reflected in the interview schedule and 7 arising from the focus groups and interviews. Overall, the courses were perceived positively by PLWD, carers, and DRC managers, although a few logistically and linguistically challenging aspects were also mentioned. The courses were found to positively impact both the individual by increasing self-esteem and producing a sense of accomplishment as well as the group by creating a sense of community. Notably, no adverse effects (in particular no confusion or frustration) were reported. Conclusion: The positive outcomes of our study open a novel avenue for future research to explore foreign language training in dementia as an intervention and its implications.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP Annan medicin och hälsovetenskap Gerontologi, medicinsk/hälsovetenskaplig inriktning hsv//swe
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES Other Medical and Health Sciences Gerontology, specialising in Medical and Health Sciences hsv//eng
family carers
language learning
non-pharmacological interventions
people living with dementia
qualitative study
Psychology
Psykologi

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Norval, Robbie S.Lingo Flamingo, Glasgow, G41 3LP, UK (författare)
Blankinship, BrittanyDepartment of Psychology, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9JZ, UK; Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG, UK (författare)
Bak, Thomas H.Department of Psychology, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9JZ, UK (författare)
Luleå tekniska universitetHälsa, medicin och rehabilitering (creator_code:org_t)

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