Experiences of Active Everyday Life Among Persons with Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Identifying strategies to prevent or delay cognitive decline among the rising numbers of elderly is acknowledged as a global public health priority. Research suggests that an active lifestyle in terms of participation in activities has the potential to reduce the risk of later-life cognitive decline. The concept of "active everyday life", however, needs to be further explored.

Aim

The study aimed to explore and describe the active everyday lives of persons with prodromal Alzheimer's disease (AD) in terms of quality of participation in activities and perceived restrictions.

Methods

This qualitative study was part of a larger project, the MIND-AD_MINI trial. Nine in-depth interviews were conducted with seven participants (2 males, 5 females; mean

SUBMITTER: Fallahpour M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9441142 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature