Can exercise slow Dementia's decline? nursing home study tests the theory

NCT ID NCT02444078

Summary

This study tested whether a long-term exercise program could help people with moderate to severe dementia living in nursing homes maintain their ability to perform daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It compared a group doing regular exercise to a control group participating in social activities. The goal was to see if physical activity could slow the decline in functional abilities that often comes with dementia.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Korian Croix Périgourd

    Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, 37540, France

  • Korian Le Castelli

    L'Huisserie, 53970, France

  • Korian Pontlieue

    Le Mans, 72000, France

  • Korian Vill'Alizé

    Thise, 25220, France

  • Résidence Les Jardins de Sermaize

    Sermaize-les-Bains, 51531, France

  • Résidence Les Lauriers de Plaisance

    Neuilly-Plaisance, 93360, France

  • Résidence d'Automne de Bruay sur Escaut

    Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, 59860, France

  • Résidence d'Automne de Notre Dame de Sanhilac

    Sanilhac, 24660, France

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