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2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19941393 |
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- <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Abstract</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Background</span></strong><span>: The CKPT (Color Kanji Pick-out Test) was devised as a neuropsychological test capable of detecting subtle declines in cognitive function before the onset of dementia. Evidence has been gathered, and diagnostic criteria based on large-scale data have been established. Because the CKPT is an economical screening test that can examine dozens of people in a short time, various applications are being attempted. This time, we applied it to people in Japan who are planning their end-of-life arrangements to explore trends.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Methods</span></strong><span>: The subjects were members of a funeral mutual aid society who requested the examination because they were concerned about developing dementia. Since the society is located in central Tokyo, all the subjects live in central Tokyo. The number of the subjects is 212. Individual lifestyle self-assessment is applied to the subjects so as to give those comments for the future life style. The CKPT results were evaluated according to the rule in which exclusion is done first then the categorization is done. For each age group is divided into six categories using the average, average ± SD, and average ± 1.5 SD. They are A: excellent, B: very good, C: good, D: fair, E: poor, and F: require a doctor's diagnosis.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Results</span></strong><span>: The histogram of CKPT should show a normal distribution for each age group, but in this group of people preparing for the end of life, there were 97 subjects ranked F, who were proposed to need doctor’s treatment. On the other hand, we confirmed that 89 subjects were ranked C or D, which is within the average ± SD.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Summary</span></strong><span>: Elderly people planning for the end of their lives know that dementia not only places a mental and physical burden on the individual, but also imposes a longer-term care burden on their family more than other illnesses. Therefore, it is natural for them to recognize the decline in their own cognitive function and consider preventative measures.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Keywords</span></strong><span>: CKPT; Cognitive function; End-of-life planning people</span></p>