Exercise
The 11 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and manage exercise in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Alzheimer's Society
Geo Location: All (UK)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
This is part 1 of a 6 part series: 1) Physical activity and exercise, 2) Benefits of exercise and physical activity, 3) Getting started with exercise, 4) Exercise in the early to middle stages of dementia, 5) Exercise in the later stages of dementia, and 6) UK resources.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Caregiver Homes
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 13 outdoor exercises. Has 17 indoor exercise ideas. 14 chair-based exercise for mobility impaired seniors. 6 exercises for seniors with dementia. There are links provided for each exercise to the source website; this can greatly expand the number of exercise options.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Multi-topic article. The section on exercise includes a list of 9 benefits of exercise. Has 13 tips on how to get started.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Go4Life (NIA/NIH)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
National Institute on Aging website dedicated to exercise.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Dementia Australia
Geo Location: All (AU)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
[PDF - 3 Pages] Q & A format is used to address several key questions in regard to exercise and dementia.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
WebMD
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides advice on 4 aspects of exercise to discuss with doctors before starting any exercise program. Has 6 exercise tips for people with Alzheimer’s.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Ahead of Dementia
Luciana Mitzkun
Pages 115-118
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Explains the benefits of exercise. Discusses physical activity in early, middle, and late stages of dementia. Has 6 tips for exercise.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Daily Caring
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses the benefits of exercise and how to encourage someone with dementia to exercise. Lists 12 ideas for physical activities for seniors with dementia. It categorizes them into simple, moderate, and advanced.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
National Institute on Aging (ADEAR)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 9 tips for helping the person with Alzheimer’s disease stay active. 5 reasons why people may have problems with exercise as the disease progresses. 5 exercises for people who have trouble walking.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes several physical activities to consider. Also discusses 8 factors that increase the risk of heart disease and may increase the risk of dementia.
