Physical Exercise and Cognitive Training Clinical Interventions Used in Slowing Degeneration Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Amoyal, Nicole R.; Fallon, Elizabeth A.

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“…The findings from our study supports those from a previous study where significant improvements were found in cognitive functions, functional balance, and functional status in individuals with MCI who underwent a 10-week structured functional task exercise programme [ 14 ]. Additionally, a stimulating environment can enhance the benefits of a combined approach and increase the impact on neuroplasticity [ 33 , 34 ]. This was highlighted in our study by participants who felt that a lack of stimulation affects motivation and leads to decreased activity.…”

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The Lived Experience of Healthcare Workers in Preventing Falls in Community Dwelling Individuals with Dementia

Felton

Deave

2022

Geriatrics

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Older adults living with dementia have at least twice the risk of falling compared to their peers living without cognitive impairment. There is evidence for the effectiveness of standard interventions in falls prevention in community dwellings, but they may not translate to individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or dementia. A qualitative enquiry, adopting an interpretive research design underpinned by a phenomenological approach using semi-structured interviews with four healthcare workers from the field was adopted. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis to identify themes. Four major themes were developed: on-going assessment is important in guiding interventions and influencing change, knowledge and experience informs practice, individuals living with dementia have complex physical and cognitive needs, and teamwork is essential in falls prevention strategies, which highlighted falls prevention in this context being multifactorial and complex. The findings found that combining physical and cognitive strategies as part of falls prevention has potential benefits for this population, including reducing falls risks and maintaining function. Targeted training and awareness raising within a supportive multi-disciplinary team structure is required, underpinned by on-going, person-centred assessments.

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