Cognitive and physical benefits of a game-like dual-task exercise among the oldest nursing home residents in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dual-task (DT) exercise can act as a substitute, which can help improve both physical and cognitive functions. Thus, this study investigated the effects of a game-like cognitive DT exercise called "Synapsology" (SYNAP) among the oldest residents of a nursing home.

Methods

Participants (aged 85-97 years) were assigned to the intervention group (n = 12) and the control group (n = 12). The intervention group underwent 60-minute sessions, twice a week for 24 weeks.

Results

A comparison of the Mini-Mental State Examination scores and six physical function tests, before and after the intervention, shows that the SYNAP had a positive impact on the cognitive and physical functions among the intervention group.

Discussion

These findings suggest that SYNAP m

SUBMITTER: Yoon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9043709 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature