Cognition (executive functioning and memory) Physical functioning (aerobic capacity, strength, mobility and balance) Activities of Daily Living Affective/social functioning
Conditions
Interventions
The supervised training programs will be offered for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, during 10 weeks. The combined strength and aerobic group will walk 3 days per week and perform exercises to increa
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. To look if the participant is mobile, the Timed Up & Go Test is assessed. The participant is included If he/she is able to perform this test with or without assistive device; 2. To investigate if the participant is able to perform neuropsychological tests and if he/she fits the population criteria, a Mini Mental State Examination is assessed. The participant is included if he/she scores between 10 and 22.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Wheelchair bound; 2. Have cardiovascular problems (e.a. severe high blood pressure or cardiac problems) that limit them from physical activity; 3. Have a history of alcoholism; 4. Have severe visual problems; 5. Have severe auditive problems; 6. Have problems with the Dutch language. If the participant scores 22 on the MMSE or is not able to perform the Timed Up & Go Test he/she is excluded form the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The differences between neuropsychological test battery scores between pre-, post-, and delayed post measurement are the main outcome parameters for this study. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The differences between physical test performances and ADL questionnaires between pre-, post-, and delayed post measurement are the secondary outcome parameters for this study. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactW.J.R. Bossers
Antonius Deusinglaan 1
Outcome results
None listed