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Swimming for dementia: An exploratory qualitative study: Innovative practice.

Tanya Hobden¹, Mary Swallow¹, Charlotte Beer¹

¹Division of Psychiatry & Applied Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK.

Dementia (London, England)

|March 31, 2018

Summary

Dementia-friendly swimming offers enjoyment and fitness benefits. Participants valued the exercise and the supportive group environment, highlighting the need for careful preparation and support.

Keywords:

dementia dementia friendly exercise people with dementia swimming

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Gerontology
Kinesiology
Public Health

Background:

Swimming is a beneficial, non-weight-bearing exercise.
A national dementia swimming initiative aims to promote physical activity for individuals with dementia.
Qualitative research is needed to understand the experiences within such programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the experiences of participants, carers, and facilitators in a local dementia-friendly swimming group.
To identify the perceived benefits and challenges of this initiative.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study design.
Semi-structured interviews conducted with people with dementia (N=4), carers (N=4), and group organizers/facilitators (N=6).
Thematic analysis used to analyze interview data.

Main Results:

Four key themes emerged: pleasure and exercise benefits, the importance of a safe and empathetic environment, the impact of dementia, and the value of shared experience ('all in the same boat').
Participants reported increased confidence and empowerment.
The initiative requires significant preparation and support.

Conclusions:

Dementia-friendly swimming is a valuable exercise form.
Creating a successful program necessitates thorough preparation and ongoing support.
Group cohesion and a supportive atmosphere are crucial for participant well-being.