Social distancing vs social interaction for older adults at long-term care facilities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review and synthesis of action plans

F Ferdous - INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The present study aimed to systematically analyze the impact of COVID-19-related social
distancing requirements on older adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and to …

Factors Affecting Physical Activity in People with Dementia: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

RW Feenstra, LJE de Bruin, MJG van Heuvelen - Behavioral Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Physical activity (PA) has positive effects on the physical and cognitive functioning of people
with dementia. Knowledge about what limits and stimulates people with dementia to …

The association between physical activity and CAMDEX-DS changes prior to the onset of Alzheimer's disease in Down Syndrome

SE Pape, RA Baksh, C Startin, S Hamburg… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: People with Down syndrome are at ultra-high risk of developing Alzheimer's
dementia. At present, there are no preventative or curative treatments. Evidence from …

Mixed-methods study on caregiver strain, quality of life, and perceived health

C Di Lorito, A Bosco, M Godfrey… - Journal of …, 2021 - content.iospress.com
Background: Caring for someone with dementia is associated with negative and positive
experiences. There is little evidence based on large datasets. Objective: To present data …

[HTML][HTML] Barriers and facilitators to implementation of physical activity programs for individuals with dementia living in aged care homes: a systematic review

M Andrews, BS Cheema, J Siette - Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to the
implementation of physical activity programs for residents with dementia in aged care …

Factors influencing the commissioning and implementation of health and social care interventions for people with dementia: commissioner and stakeholder …

R Tucker, R Vickers, EJ Adams, C Burgon, J Lock… - Archives of Public …, 2024 - Springer
Background Despite several interventions demonstrating benefit to people living with
dementia and their caregivers, few have been translated and implemented in routine clinical …

Should Caregivers Also Be Included in Multicomponent Physical-Exercise-Based Interventions for People with a Neurocognitive Disorder? The Caregivers' …

F Borges-Machado, D Barros, P Silva, P Marques… - Geriatrics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Informal caregivers of people with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) may play a decisive role
in guaranteeing partners' participation in community-based physical exercise interventions …

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Adults Living With Dementia and Their Carers

J Blackwell, M Ray - Journal of Aging and Physical …, 2024 - journals.humankinetics.com
People living with dementia have the same right to well-being as anyone else, including
physical activity. Yet, physical activity levels among people with dementia are lower than in …

[HTML][HTML] Body Composition, Vascular Health, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Lung Function, Muscle Architecture, and Physical Activity in People with Young Onset …

LD Hayes, ECJ Berry, NEM Sanal-Hayes… - The American Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Body composition, blood pressure, estimated maximal oxygen uptake (VO
2max), lung function, physical activity, muscle architecture, and endothelial function had not …

Barriers, facilitators and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physiotherapy intervention for people with dementia or cognitive impairment

M Rosa, M Graça, M Duarte, N Martins… - Advances in …, 2023 - termedia.pl
Results Sixty-three physiotherapists participated in this study. Three main barriers in
accessing or obtaining good results in the rehabilitation process of these people were (i) …