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Anamarija Kejžar1, Vlado Dimovski2, Francesco Miele3
1Faculty of Social Work/CC UL, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 27, 2025
Summary
Physical activity significantly benefits people with dementia (PwD) and their caregivers. Integrating information and communication technology (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI) offers potential for personalized exercise and improved safety, despite current barriers.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rehabilitation Science
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Physical activity offers significant benefits for people with dementia (PwD) and their caregivers, potentially outweighing pharmacological treatments.
- Exercise enhances overall well-being for PwD and strengthens caregiver relationships and well-being.
- The study explores the suitability of various exercise types and modern technologies like ICT and AI for PwD in different living environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the importance of physical activity for people with dementia.
- To explore the potential of specific exercise types and ICT/AI tools for PwD.
- To identify challenges and opportunities for implementing physical activity interventions for PwD.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using three focus groups (N=17) with informal caregivers, care home physiotherapists, and PwD in Slovenia.
- Data collection involved structured discussions on exercise, challenges, and ICT/AI applications.
- Thematic content analysis was employed to identify key themes and insights.
Main Results:
- Tailored physical activity is crucial for improving PwD quality of life.
- ICT and AI are underutilized but important for promoting physical activity and safety.
- Barriers include lack of awareness, cognitive/physical limitations, safety concerns, and limited program access.
Conclusions:
- Personalized exercise tracking, adaptive programs, and AI virtual assistants can overcome barriers.
- There is significant untapped potential for ICT and AI in supporting PwD physical activity.
- Future interventions should focus on leveraging technology to enhance safety and encourage regular exercise for PwD.
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