Stichting Alzheimer Onderzoek
AMUSED - Adherence by MUSic to Exercise in Dementia
2022
Asse - Zellik
Moderate intense physical exercise has a beneficial effect on physical function, cognition andbehavior in individuals with dementia. 60% of individuals with dementia live in residential care.Physical therapy time is limited in this setting and adherence and motivation to exercise appears tobe low. This AMusED-project (Adherence by MUSic to Exercise in Dementia) aims to increase theadherence and training volume in people with dementia in nursing homes with the use of music,film and group therapy.