Physical exercise for individuals with dementia: potential benefits perceived by formal caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The social and economic impact of dementia for the development of accessible and sustainable care for individuals with dementia (IwD). Physical exercise has been seen as a beneficial non-pharmacological therapy in the prevention and management of dementia, and possible benefits may not only impact on participants, but also indirectly on their caregivers. Thus, this quasi-experimental non-randomized study aimed to analyze the effects of an exercise intervention on functional capacity, behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) and quality of life of institutionalized older adults with dementia, perceived by their formal caregivers.

Methods

Sixty-four institutionalized older adults (from both genders, aged 65-93 yrs. old), clinically diagnosed with de

SUBMITTER: Sampaio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7789403 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature