Regular exercise and behavioural management by caregivers improves physical and mental health of people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Intervention: Three month exercise programme or usual care. The exercise programme consisted of 12 one hour sessions conducted at the participant’s home, by a healthcare professional, with the aim of promoting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day. In addition, caregivers were educated about dementia, trained to recognise and resolve behavioural problems, and encouraged to increase social and physical activities. Usual care included short term medical treatment and crisis management intervention by healthcare professionals or community services.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence-based mental health
دوره 7 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004