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Effects of mahjong on the cognitive function of middle-aged and older people
Author(s)Lu Chu-Man, Mei-Ying Chang, Mei-Chi Chu
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 30, no 9, September 2015
PublisherWiley Blackwell, September 2015
Pagespp 995-997
Sourcewww.orangejournal.org
KeywordsIndoor games ; Cognitive impairment ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Therapy ; Evaluation.
AnnotationBrief article looking at whether playing mah-jong on a regular basis can mitigate the effects of age-related cognitive decline. 92 participants aged between 51-84 took part in an intervention in which they played mah-jong for 70-90 minutes three times a week for 12 weeks. The findings provided evidence supporting the hypothesis that playing mah-jong requires memorising complex motor sequences and may be beneficial to short-term memory. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-150918246 A
ClassmarkHO: E4: DB: LO: 4C

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