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O2‐08‐05: Combined aerobic‐strength exercise improves cognitive functions in patients with mild cognitive impairment
Author(s) -
Ukropcova Barbara,
Slobodova Lucia,
Vajda Matej,
Krumpolec Patrik,
Tirpakova Veronika,
Vallova Silvia,
Sutovsky Stanislav,
Turcani Peter,
Sedliak Milan,
Ukropec Jozef
Publication year - 2015
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.2015.07.175
Subject(s) - montreal cognitive assessment , physical therapy , aerobic exercise , physical fitness , medicine , cognition , physical medicine and rehabilitation , functional training , psychology , cognitive impairment , psychiatry
important given the trend toward earlier and more accurate diagnosis of dementia and the emphasis on providing person-centered care. SHARE’s approach involves discussions led by a SHARE counselor with both “SHARE partners”. This approach has shown great promise in previous trials for improving a variety of outcomes for both individuals. Moreover, SHARE has been found to be feasible and acceptable to early-stage families: persons who have early-stage dementia are often fully aware of the meaning of their diagnosis and able to communicate care choices and preferences. This presentation will describe the SHARE Program and report on the results of its randomized controlled trial with 130 care dyads (e.g., improved carer symptoms of depression, lessened relationship strain, and increased service use). Discussion will focus on the utility of a dyadic approach, future directions for the SHARE program, and the implications for enhancing the shortand longterm well-being of both care partners.