Physical activity and cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia

Nicola T Lautenschlager

Journal article

Physical activity and cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia

Nicola T Lautenschlager

NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MEDICINE LTD | Published : 2013

DOI: 10.2217/NMT.13.26

Abstract

SUMMARYThere is increasing evidence that, next to multiple other health benefits, physical activity can also protect brain health in old age. However, it is less clear whether physical activity is also of cognitive benefit to older adults who already experience mild cognitive impairment or dementia. This article aims to provide an overview of relevant randomized controlled trials, summarize the practical implications for clinicians and highlight suggestions for future strategies.

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Nicola Lautenschlager Author

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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia

Funding Acknowledgements

This work was partly supported by research grants #572563, #1005942 and #1045530 to NT Lautenschlager from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. The author has no other relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript apart from those disclosed.