Application and Educational Effects of an Arts-Based Program Using Video Media: A Geragogical Perspective

This study aimed to explore the educational effects and practical applicability of an arts-based activity program using video media for older adults with cognitive impairment. The program was developed by the researcher and delivered via the YouTube platform, with sessions conducted in a group format using a TV at a day care center. Each session included verbal guidance by a facilitator, music-based introductions, and visual arts activities designed to support cognitive and emotional functions. This approach was grounded in lifelong education and constructivist learning theories, and the program was structured around sensory engagement, repeated learning, and nonverbal expressive activities. These elements were intended to enhance learning accessibility and immersion for older adults with limited language comprehension, serving as a practical example of informal, experience-centered education. To examine pre-post changes, a single-group design was employed, and self-report measures were used to assess cognitive function, depression, and anxiety. Improvements in cognitive and emotional functioning were observed in some participants. As regular users of a day care center, the participants engaged with the program in a familiar and structured environment. Arts-based activities delivered via video media can contribute meaningfully to cognitive and emotional stimulation in older adults with cognitive impairment and demonstrate strong potential for integration into routine, institution-led programs in geriatric care settings.