More Than Bingo: Exercise calms agitation associated with dementia

12/30/09

Exercise calms agitation associated with dementia

Exercise calms agitation associated with dementia

In a pilot study, agitation and functioning improved in a group of elderly nursing home residents suffering from severe dementia when they engaged in just 30 minutes of supervised exercise three times a week.

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