探討建成環境與高齡族群認知狀態之關聯性研究－以台南市為例

Abstract

With the growth of the elderly population, the focus on health issues has increased. Cognitive impairment is part of health issues that impact the function of daily living and the independence of the elderly. Furthermore, with the prevalence of dementia increasing, the loading of medical and social welfare in a region has also increased. Based on population statistics, the prevalence of dementia in Taiwan is 7.78%, and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment is 16.04%. Moreover, many patients were not diagnosed with cognitive impairment based on statistical data, even ninety percent of patients still live in the community. At the same time, the research and policies in Taiwan focused on improving the individual factors. The discussion of environmental factors is not sufficient. Therefore, this study explores the relationship between the built environment and cognitive impairment to prevent the influence of cognitive issues on social and economic development.

Date of Award	2022
Original language	Chinese (Traditional)
Supervisor	Tzu-Yuan Chao (Supervisor)