Agitation and functioning improved in a group of elderly nursing home residents suffering from severe dementia when they engaged in just 30 minutes of supervised exercise three times a week.
"exercise benefits all; even those with severe dementia can reap the benefits of exercise if people are patient enough."
"Alzheimer's disease causes significant burden on patients, caregivers and our society. We believe these data in patients with mild disease may provide a step toward a potential treatment option."
The goal of the Alzheimer's Reading Room is to Educate, sometimes Entertain, and Empower Alzheimer's caregivers, their families, and the entire Alzheimer's community.
