Daily Physical Activity in Older Adults with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Sverdrup Karen, Mork Paul Jarle, Strand Bjørn Heine, Ernstsen Linda, Tangen Gro Gujord
Primary Institution: The Norwegian National Centre for Ageing and Health
Hypothesis
This study aimed to quantify daily physical activity in people with dementia categorized by sex and dementia subtype.
Conclusion
People with dementia are not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity, regardless of sex or dementia subtype.
Supporting Evidence
- 577 participants had valid physical activity data.
- Participants spent an average of 231 minutes per day in total physical activity.
- Only 4.3% of participants met the physical activity recommendations of 150 minutes per week.
Takeaway
Older adults with dementia don't move around enough, and most of them don't meet the exercise goals that doctors recommend.
Methodology
The study used accelerometers to measure physical activity over seven days in participants diagnosed with dementia.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 70 and older, diagnosed with dementia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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