Client, caregiver, volunteer, and therapist views on a voluntary supported group exercise programme for older adults with dementia
Abstract Background Existing group exercise programmes, or other services offered to maintain physical activity levels, are typically not developed specifically for older adults with dementia. The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about perceptions of a newly developed volunteer supported grou...
Main Authors: | Kristin Taraldsen, Elisabeth Boulton, Jorunn L. Helbostad, Ingvild Saltvedt, Randi Granbo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01632-6 |
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