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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025

Are board games useful for people with dementia? A preliminary study for a non-pharmacological intervention.

Veronica Guardabassi, Alessandro Maranesi, Marta Di Massimo, Evelyn Manoni, Elisa Cirilli, Paola Nicolini

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Veronica GuardabassiDepartment of Humanities, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Alessandro MaranesiDepartment of Humanities, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Marta Di MassimoDepartment of Humanities, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Evelyn ManoniDepartment of Humanities, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Elisa CirilliDepartment of Humanities, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.
Paola NicoliniDepartment of Humanities, University of Macerata, Macerata, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The diagnosis of dementia presents a serious public health concern and a challenge for the entire scientific community. Among the potential lines of intervention, board games can be considered a non-pharmacological strategy. This study aimed to explore the potential of board games as a group-based intervention to support cognitive stimulation and psychological well-being in people with dementia. Methods: This study included 36 older people diagnosed with dementia ( Results: The results showed that cognitive functions do not increase over time [ Discussion: The results of this study suggest that board games can be explored further as a non-pharmacological intervention for groups of older adults diagnosed with dementia, as favorable outcomes were observed in terms of cognition and well-being. Theoretical implications, research directions, and professional perspectives were also discussed.

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board gamescognitive functioningdementianon-pharmacological interventionpsycho-social interventionwell-being

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PMCPMC12490675

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