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15207420

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
9
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-6-21
pubmed:abstractText
Although exercise is usually promoted for weight loss and better heart health, there is growing evidence that regular physical activity helps people preserve their mental ability. We describe the results of a pilot longitudinal study addressing the impact of a moderate intensity exercise program on behavioral problems of frail, elderly, demented patients living in nursing home. Overall, patients in the treatment group (combination of aerobic/endurance activities, strength training, balance, and flexibility training) showed a statistically significant reduction in the behavioral problems, such as wandering, physical and verbal abuse, and in the sleep disorders. As a consequence, a significant reduction in the use of antipsychotic and hypnotic medications was observed in subjects of the treated group. In conclusion, our preliminary results suggest that engaging in regular physical activity,among other health benefits, may delay or prevent the onset of behavior problems in demented frail elderly people living in nursing home.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0924-7947
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
235-41
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-3
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2004
pubmed:articleTitle
Physical activity and behavior in the elderly: a pilot study.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Gerontology-Geriatrics and Physiatry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8. I-00168 Rome, Italy. francesco_landi@rm.unicatt.it
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't