Sport, Theology, and Dementia: Reflections on the Sporting Memories Network, UK

Watson, Nick J.; Parker, Andrew; Swain, Spencer

doi:10.1080/00336297.2017.1393625

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“…Psychosocial interventions have been defined as those 'physical, cognitive or social activities that may maintain or improve functioning, interpersonal relationships and wellbeing in people with dementia' (Moniz-Cook et al 2011). Sports based interventions for people living with dementia have significantly increased in the last 5-10 years (Watson, Parker, and Swain 2018;Watchman and Tolson 2015;Schofield and Tolson 2010). In tandem with this, more studies have explored the effect of physical activity on physical, cognitive, social functioning, quality of life and wellbeing in people living with dementia.…”

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Modifying walking football for people living with dementia: lessons for best practice

2020

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Inclusive and modified sport promotes opportunities for participation usually for older people or people with disabilities, physical and or mental health issues. Walking sports, a form of modified sport, is often designed to support engagement in physical and social activity amongst people over 50 years. This qualitative study explored how walking football sessions were designed and delivered for, and experienced by people living with dementia and their family carers. We thematically analysed 18 qualitative interviews and identified three main themes (1) social impact, (2) embodied memories and (3) flexible carer respite. The findings increase our understanding of how walking sports such as football can be viewed as a psychosocial intervention and be modified to promote the inclusion and agency of people living with dementia and respite for family carers. The study offers best practice recommendations for those organising modified sports activities for older people living with dementia.

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