Objective : The purpose of this study was to examine task-oriented training affects on instrumental
activity of daily living for elderly with dementia.
Methods : The participant is a 75 years old female with dementia. The intervention was performed
for 45 minute on 3 times per week over 1 month. Independent variable was task-oriented
training and dependent variable were memory(DST), executive function(TMT-A, CDT),
changing of IADL(AMPS).
Results : The results showed that the participant significantly improved in executive function,
performance of IADL. However, the participant did not show significant improvement in
memory.
Conclusion : In conclusion, the findings of this study indicate that task-oriented training is
positive effect on performance of IADL in dementia.