The Effects of Exercise on Falls in Older People With Dementia Living in Nursing Homes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

To investigate exercise effects on falls in people with dementia living in nursing homes, and whether effects were dependent on sex, dementia type, or improvement in balance. A further aim was to describe the occurrence of fall-related injuries.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - November 28, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Annika Toots, Robert Wiklund, H åkan Littbrand, Ellinor Nordin, Peter Nordström, Lillemor Lundin-Olsson, Yngve Gustafson, Erik Rosendahl Tags: Original Study Source Type: research