Conclusions
cognitive impairment stage, cognitive impairment
The findings from this study suggest that the semantic-based memory-encoding strategy that uses chunking and association is a promising intervention for maintaining and even improving daily task performance, attention and memory when intervening at the mild cognitive impairment stage. Previous research has had a focus on the changes in memory and cognition after performing a cognitive training intervention. This study showed that the specific semantic-based memory-encoding strategy had a better outcome to enhance the cognitive function for older people with mild cognitive impairment necessary for maintaining their daily functioning.Future studies looking at interventions for reducing cognitive limitations should focus on their relation to improvements or maintenance in functional performance for older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Due to people living longer, it is essential to implement interventions at the earliest possible stage to slow the deterioration of cognition and function in the ageing population.