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P3‐436: Effects of learning therapy on elderly Japanese in Osaka: A randomized controlled single‐blind multi‐center trial
Author(s) -
Hayashi Noriyuki,
Kazui Hiroaki,
Kono Ayumi,
Morihara Takashi,
Higashi Takahiro,
Hata Yaeko,
Yoshida Hiromi,
Masuda Kousuke,
Kuwata Naoya,
Okuda Masuhiro,
Takeda Masatoshi
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2008.05.2006
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , activities of daily living , occupational therapy , physical therapy , psychology , personal care , medicine , cognition , geriatric depression scale , gerontology , clinical psychology , family medicine , psychiatry , depressive symptoms , surgery
ceived this change. The usual care group showed significant deterioration on the FES, Frenchay and Barthel over 12 months. Participants in the exercise group remained stable on these measures. Conclusions: Participants in the usual care group deteriorated on their range and frequency of daily activities. They were more dependent and their fear of falling increased with a resultant decrease in quality of life over 12 months. The provision of a home exercise program allowed people to retain their level of independence and continue their usual activities, which helped them retain their quality of life. Maintaining people with dementia at home has personal, social and financial benefits. Involving the carer in a targeted home exercise program may allow people with dementia to stay at home for longer.