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Physical activity and behavior in the elderly: a pilot study.

F Landi1, A Russo, R Bernabei

  • 1Department of Gerontology-Geriatrics and Physiatry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 8. I-00168 Rome, Italy. francesco_landi@rm.unicatt.it

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Supplement
|June 23, 2004
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Regular exercise can significantly reduce behavioral problems and sleep disorders in frail, elderly patients with dementia. This physical activity may also decrease the need for antipsychotic and hypnotic medications.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Growing evidence suggests physical activity benefits cognitive function.
  • Dementia often presents with behavioral problems and sleep disturbances in elderly individuals residing in nursing homes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a moderate-intensity exercise program on behavioral issues in frail, elderly, demented patients.
  • To assess the effect of exercise on medication use for behavioral problems and sleep disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot longitudinal study involving frail, elderly, demented patients in a nursing home setting.
  • The intervention group participated in a combined exercise program including aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility training.

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Main Results:

  • Patients in the exercise group showed a statistically significant reduction in behavioral problems like wandering, physical and verbal abuse.
  • A significant decrease in sleep disorders was observed in the treatment group.
  • The exercise intervention led to a significant reduction in the use of antipsychotic and hypnotic medications.

Conclusions:

  • Preliminary findings suggest regular physical activity can mitigate behavioral problems in demented elderly individuals.
  • Exercise may offer a non-pharmacological approach to managing behavioral symptoms and sleep disturbances in this population.
  • Engaging in regular physical activity may delay or prevent the onset of behavioral problems in frail, elderly, demented nursing home residents.