Study reveals decline in sense of purpose after dementia diagnosis

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you have a personal understanding of the term ‘sense of purpose in life’?
Are you familiar with dementia and how it affects cognitive function and daily living?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

recent /REE-suhnt/

[adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago
The company introduced a recent update to their software, addressing several user-reported issues.

discover /dih-SKUHV-er /

[verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time
The archaeologist was elated to discover ancient artifacts that shed light on the history of the civilization.

importance /im-PAWR-tns/

[noun] – the quality of being important
The importance of regular exercise and a balanced diet for overall health cannot be overstated.

role /rohl/

[noun] – the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship
As the team leader, her role was to coordinate the efforts of the members and ensure the project’s success.

sense /sens/

[noun] – a general feeling or understanding
There was a sense of excitement in the air as the crowd gathered for the grand opening of the new museum.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

A recent study discovered that when someone is diagnosed with dementia or cognitive decline, they might feel like their life doesn’t have as much meaning. Dr. Angelina Sutin, who led the study, says that feeling like your life has a purpose is very important for feeling good overall. Other research has said that people who feel like their life has meaning are less likely to have problems like Alzheimer’s. This study wanted to find out if having memory or thinking problems makes it harder to feel like your life has meaning.

They studied over 30,000 people in two large studies from 2006 to 2021. The results revealed that after learning about memory or thinking problems, people felt even more like their lives had less meaning. This highlights the importance of individuals with these issues still feeling valued. If they start to believe that their life doesn’t matter, it can make them feel even worse. Caregivers play a significant role in helping them maintain a sense of importance and independence. This study emphasizes the necessity of providing tailored care that acknowledges and respects each person, regardless of memory problems.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

A recent study found that individuals diagnosed with dementia or cognitive decline may experience a diminished sense of meaning in their lives.
Dr. Angelina Sutin, the study’s leader, does not believe that a sense of purpose is important for overall well-being.
The study examined less than 1,000 individuals in a small-scale study conducted from 2010 to 2015.
Previous research has not suggested any link between a sense of life’s meaning and issues like Alzheimer’s.
The study’s results indicated that after being informed about memory or thinking problems, individuals tended to feel even more like their lives lacked meaning.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

recent

discover

importance

role

sense

Her keen __________ of intuition allowed her to make insightful decisions even in complex situations.
Teachers play a crucial __________ in shaping the intellectual and emotional development of their students.
They discussed the findings from a __________study on climate change during the conference.
Recognizing the __________ of education, she dedicated herself to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children in her community.
After years of exploration, the team finally __________a hidden cave deep within the mountains.