Background Motor assessments are important to determine effectiveness of physical activity
in individuals with dementia (IWD). However, inappropriate and non-standardised …

Objectives To determine whether physical performance measures commonly used in clinical
settings can discriminate fallers from nonfallers and predict falls in older adults with …

The loss of independence is one of the greatest consequences of dementia.
Multidimensional music-based exercise programs could counteract. The present study …

Background The promotion of physical activity in individuals with dementia living in nursing
homes is crucial for preserving physical and cognitive functions and the associated quality of …

Physical activity interventions can alleviate the course of disease for individuals with
dementia (IWD) who have been extraordinarily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic …

Background and Purpose: Dementia affects physical as well as cognitive performance. In
individuals with dementia (IWD), decline in physical performance increases with disease …

We aimed to examine the effects of a 16-week multimodal exercise program (MEP) on
activities of daily living (ADL) in individuals with dementia (IWD). Furthermore, we …

Background There is a high prevalence of gait impairments in individuals with dementia
(IWD). Gait impairments are associated with increased risk of falls, disability, and economic …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had drastic consequences on everyday life in
nursing homes. Limited personnel resources and modified hygiene and safety measures …

Background: In addition to cognitive changes, motor impairments have been observed in
patients with dementia and are present early in the disease, even at the preclinical stage …