Dementia
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental group receives alternating aerobic-strength exercise, 3
sessions per week for 30 minutes, 12 weeks with low intensity and 12 weeks with
high intensity. The control group receives st
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age >= 65 years Diagnosis of dementia Visiting daycare at least three times a week Able to perform the Timed Up & Go Test with or without assistive device Mini Mental State Examination (Folstein and Folstein 1975) score > 10.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Wheelchair bound Cardiovascular problems that limit physical activity Brain trauma Epilepsy Progressive or terminal disease Depression History of alcoholism Severe visual problems Severe auditory problems Problems with the Dutch language Mental incompetence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main outcome measure is cognitive function, measured with neuropsychological tests. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are physical functioning measured with performance-based field tests, and ADLS, mood and quality of life, measured by questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed