To identify the available evidence in the literature on the effect of multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary actions on health or in the treatment of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: an integrative revision made in databases, without accrual period of publication of articles, using controlled and non controlled descriptors. Results: the initial search resulted in a total of 508 studies, six of which were considered eligible for analysis. The results showed that the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary actions used were effective in the care of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease. The main effects observed were improved behavioral problems and cognitive function and the decrease use of psychotropic drugs. Conclusion: multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary actions can provide more effective care for the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease, maximizing their cognitive and functional levels, with improvement in the quality of life for both the patient and for the family/caregivers.

Medeiros, LHL, Sandbakk, SB, Bertazone, TMA, and Bueno Júnior, CR. Comparison of periodization models of concurrent training in recreationally active postmenopausal women. J Strength Cond Res 36(4): 977–983, 2022—Although concurrent training is the most effective way to improve both neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory functions in older populations, there are no studies in the literature comparing different periodization models on cardiorespiratory and muscle strength adaptations. Thus, the main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of different periodization models of concurrent aerobic and strength training using equalized training volume programs on muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in recreationally active postmenopausal women. After 3 weeks of adaptation, 58 women aged 50–75 years were randomly assigned to (a) nonperiodization (NP), (b) daily nonlinear periodization (NLP), or (c) flexible daily NLP (FNLP). At baseline and after 12 weeks, aerobic fitness (peak oxygen uptake [V̇o2peak] and the 6-minute walk test) and maximal muscle strength (1 repetition maximum of bench press and leg press) were measured. It was shown that maximal strength increased in the bench press (effect size [ES] 1.18 in NLP and 1.22 in FNLP) and leg press (ES 0.92 in NLP and 0.89 in FNLP) in the periodized groups—in the NP group, these values were 0.49 and 0.46, respectively. In the 6-minute walk test, aerobic fitness statistically improved in all groups—with an ES of 1.02 in the NP, 1.33 in the NLP, and 0.54 in the FNLP. This study showed that only periodization models (NLP and FNLP) induced a moderate ES in maximal strength, and all groups (NP, NLP, and FNLP) demonstrated improved aerobic fitness evaluated by V̇o2peak and the 6-minute walk test in recreationally active postmenopausal women.

The Quality of life and social support can contribute to healthy aging and motivation to practice physical activities. The objective of this study was to evaluate social support and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and to understand the experiences of women participating in a physical training program. It was a cross-sectional, exploratory and mixed-design study. Social support was assessed by the Social Support Scale for Adult Physical Activity Practice and HRQOL by the Medical Outcomes Study questionnaire, version 1. The study sample consisted of 17 women, with an average of age of 59.8 years. The HRQOL assessment showed that women had a mean score higher than 80, before and after the beginning of the training program. Likewise, the evaluation of social support showed that most women answered that "never" or "sometimes" received support from family and friends for physical activity. The experiences reported showed improvements in physical, emotional and social aspects. This study showed that the women have little social support for the practice of physical activities and there was no improvement in HRQOL. On the other hand, the women's speech showed improvement in several aspects of everyday life.

À minha mãe Marcia Bertazone, a quem eu amo muito, por todo o carinho, pela força, paciência, e por sempre acreditar em mim. Ao meu pai Marcos Bertazone, pelo carinho, confiança e por toda a paciência que tiveram comigo. À minha irmã Tássia Bertazone, amiga e companheira. A todos os amigos, que se fizeram presentes em minha vida. AGRADECIMENTOS À Deus, por ter me proporcionado saúde, força, sabedoria e conhecimento para a conclusão deste estudo. Em especial, à minha querida orientadora Prof.ª Dr.ª Angelita Maria Stabile, que foi amiga e conselheira, por toda a sabedoria e ensinamento transmitido durante esses anos de convivência, que contribuíram para o meu crescimento científico e intelectual, e foram fundamentais para a conclusão deste estudo, e pela paciência em nossas reuniões. Agradeço também pelos conselhos que foram essenciais durante essa etapa. Muito obrigada hoje e sempre pela confiança! Ao Prof. Dr. Carlos Roberto Bueno Junior, grande colaborador e coorientador informal deste projeto que com sua sabedoria, conhecimento e inteligência nos conduziu ao tema da tese.