Exercise programs for people with dementia

D Forbes, SC Forbes, CM Blake… - Cochrane database …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background This is an update of our previous 2013 review. Several recent trials and
systematic reviews of the impact of exercise on people with dementia are reporting …

[HTML][HTML] Physical exercise improves strength, balance, mobility, and endurance in people with cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review

FMH Lam, MZ Huang, LR Liao, RCK Chung… - Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Question Does physical exercise training improve physical function and quality of life in
people with cognitive impairment and dementia? Which training protocols improve physical …

Nonpharmacological therapies in Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review of efficacy

J Olazarán, B Reisberg, L Clare, I Cruz… - Dementia and geriatric …, 2010 - karger.com
Abstract Introduction: Nonpharmacological therapies (NPTs) can improve the quality of life
(QoL) of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their carers. The objective of this study …

Review of effects of physical activity on strength, balance, mobility and ADL performance in elderly subjects with dementia

CG Blankevoort, MJG Van Heuvelen… - Dementia and geriatric …, 2010 - karger.com
Abstract Background/Aims: Elderly individuals with dementia are vulnerable for a decline in
physical functioning and basic activities of daily living (BADL) which can lead to a decline in …

A systematic review of the effects of physical activity on physical functioning, quality of life and depression in older people with dementia

R Potter, D Ellard, K Rees… - International journal of …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Background Depression is common in older people with dementia. Physical activity is
effective in reducing depression in adults but there is limited evidence about its effectiveness …

Efficacy of physical exercise intervention on mobility and physical functioning in older people with dementia: a systematic review

K Pitkälä, N Savikko, M Poysti, T Strandberg… - Experimental …, 2013 - Elsevier
Numerous trials have shown that physical activity and exercise training have beneficial
effects in general older populations. However, few have studied its effectiveness among …

Exercise training for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

P de Souto Barreto, L Demougeot, F Pillard… - Ageing research …, 2015 - Elsevier
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed the
effects of exercise on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD, including …

Systematic review of non-pharmacologic interventions to delay functional decline in community-dwelling patients with dementia

AN McLaren, MA LaMantia, CM Callahan - Aging & mental health, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: Older adults with dementia experience progressive functional decline, which
contributes to caregiver burden and nursing home placement. The goal of this systematic …

Recommended measures for the assessment of cognitive and physical performance in older patients with dementia: a systematic review

WJR Bossers, LHV Van der Woude… - Dementia and geriatric …, 2012 - karger.com
Abstract Aim/Goal: To recommend a set of neuropsychological and physical exercise tests
for researchers to assess cognition and physical fitness in clinical trials with older patients …

Exercise interventions for dementia and cognitive impairment: the Seattle Protocols

L Teri, RG Logsdon, SM McCurry - The Journal of Nutrition Health and …, 2008 - Springer
Research evidence strongly suggests that increased physical exercise may not only improve
physical function in older adults but may also improve mood and slow the progression of …