A MyCapeTown selected video about University of the Western Cape:
http://www.youtube.com/v/_YpwDC6Ntfs?fs=1
This video defines what Vascular Dementia is, but most importantly the significant role leisure engagement plays in the prognosis of this disease.This video was made as part of an assignment by occupational therapy students studying at the University of the Western Cape.
References:
Fratiglioni, L., Winblad, B., Palillar-Borg, S. (2004). An active and socially integrated lifestyle in late life might protect against dementia. The Lancet: Neurology.
Wang, H. K. (2002). Late-Life Engagement in Social and Leisure Activities Is Associated with a Decreased risk of Dementia: A longitudinal Study from the Kungsholmen Project. American Journal of Epidemiology.
Craik, C, Pieris, Y.(2006) .Without Leisure … ‘It wouldn’t be Much of a Life’: the Meaning of Leisure for People with Mental Health Problems. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 69(5):209-215.
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