Open AccessPsychosocial benefits of exercise for older adults with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: Innovative practice
Author(s) -
Tortosa-Martínez Juan,
Beltrán-Carrillo Vicente J,
Caus Nuria,
Iglesias-Martínez Marcos J,
Lozano-Cabezas Inés,
Jimenez-Hernández Sandra,
Cortell-Tormo JM
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1741-2684
pISSN - 1471-3012
DOI - 10.1177/1471301217725895
Subject(s) - psychosocial , mood , competence (human resources) , dementia , psychology , cognition , autonomy , clinical psychology , population , social competence , gerontology , medicine , psychiatry , disease , social change , social psychology , environmental health , pathology , political science , law , economics , economic growth
The aim of this study was to explore the perceived psychosocial benefits of a three-month exercise program for 10 older adults with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment, a condition in which memory loss is the main symptom. Qualitative data were collected by observation (research diary) and 20 semi-structured interviews with the participants (10) and their caregivers (10). The narratives showed remarkable psychosocial benefits, such as improved mood, motivation, autonomy, perceived competence, self-esteem, and social relationships. The results of this study should provide new insights into the importance of exercise for this population, and may help to design appropriate programs for them.
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