Studies have shown conflicting results of the effect of exercise on dementia patients. The aim of this study is to examine the role of physical activity on the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older persons. To promote the benefits of aerobic exercise on dementia patients and encourage exercise prescription in the management of dementia subjects.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
64
Kwong Wah Hospital
Hong Kong, China
RECRUITINGPhysical function measurement using SF-12
Time frame: every 3 months for 1 year
Affective function measurement by Cornell depression score
Time frame: every 3 months for 1 year
Cognitive function by MMSE and ADAS-cog
Time frame: every 3 months for 1 year
6 minutes walk, functional reach, Berg balance scale
Time frame: every 3 months for 1 year
Carer stress scale
Time frame: every 3 months for 1 year
No. of fall/restricted activity days/time spend in exercise or walking
Time frame: every 3 months for 1 year
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