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Exercise programs improve physical functioning or at least slow the progression of functional decline in patients with dementia. Exercise programs do not appear to improve cognitive functioning in adults with dementia | Exercise programs improve physical functioning or at least slow the progression of functional decline in patients with dementia. Exercise programs do not appear to improve cognitive functioning in adults with dementia <ref name="pmid25874613">{{cite journal |vauthors=Forbes D, Forbes SC, Blake CM, Thiessen EJ, Forbes S |title=Exercise programs for people with dementia |journal=Cochrane Database Syst Rev |volume= |issue=4 |pages=CD006489 |date=April 2015 |pmid=25874613 |doi=10.1002/14651858.CD006489.pub4 |url=}}</ref> | ||
====Behavioral Disturbance==== | ====Behavioral Disturbance==== |
Revision as of 15:53, 7 October 2020
Dementia Microchapters |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Prevention of dementia is the attempt to avoid developing dementia. Although no cure for dementia is available, there are many ways to decrease the risk of acquiring dementia in the first place, including both lifestyle changes and medication. UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends lifestyle and behavioral interventions (stopping smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, increased physical activity, eating healthily, maintaining a healthy weight) to decrease the risk of frailty and dementia
Primary prevention
Lifestyle
Exercise programs improve physical functioning or at least slow the progression of functional decline in patients with dementia. Exercise programs do not appear to improve cognitive functioning in adults with dementia [1]
Behavioral Disturbance
Recognition and treatment of delusions, hallucinations, depression, agitation, aggression, and sleep disturbances are important aspects of the care of patients with dementia.
Nutrition
Mental activity "Use it or Lose it" might be applied to the brain when it comes to dementia.
Physical activity.
Diet
Medication
References
- ↑ Forbes D, Forbes SC, Blake CM, Thiessen EJ, Forbes S (April 2015). "Exercise programs for people with dementia". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (4): CD006489. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006489.pub4. PMID 25874613.