Combining cognitive stimulation therapy and fall prevention exercise (CogEx) in older adults with mild to moderate dementia: a feasibility randomised controlled trial

Combining cognitive stimulation therapy and fall prevention exercise (CogEx) in older adults with mild to moderate dementia: a feasibility randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background People living with dementia (PLwD) have a high fall risk as cognitive impairment compromises control of gait and balance. Fall prevention exercises that are effective in healthy older adults may not work for PLwD. Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) has been shown to improve glob...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Binns, Ngaire Kerse, Kathy Peri, Gary Cheung, Denise Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Dementia
Cognitive stimulation therapy
Exercise
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-020-00646-6

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