A New Approach to Individualize Physical Activity Interventions for Individuals With Dementia: Cluster Analysis Based on Physical and Cognitive Performance.

Background And Purpose: Physical activity (PA) can have a beneficial effect on cognitive and physical performance in individuals with dementia (IWD), including those residing in nursing homes. However, PA interventions in nursing homes are usually delivered using a group setting, which may limit the effectiveness of the intervention due to the heterogenous nature of IWD. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify clusters based on cognitive and physical performance values, which could be used to improve individualization of PA interventions.

Mid- and Late-Life Physical Activity and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia-Free Older Adults: Mayo Clinic Study of Aging.

Objective: This study examined associations between physical activity (PA) and neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in older adults free of dementia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 3,222 individuals ≥70 years of age (1,655 men; mean±SD age=79.2±5.

Usability and Effectiveness of an Individualized, Tablet-Based, Multidomain Exercise Program for People With Dementia Delivered by Nursing Assistants: Protocol for an Evaluation of the InCoPE-App.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had drastic consequences on everyday life in nursing homes. Limited personnel resources and modified hygiene and safety measures (eg, no external exercise instructors, no group settings) have often led to interrupted physical exercise treatments. As a consequence, people with dementia benefiting from individualized exercise programs are affected by the pandemic's impact.

ICT-Based Individualized Training of Institutionalized Individuals With Dementia. Evaluation of Usability and Trends Toward the Effectiveness of the InCoPE-App.

Physical activity interventions can alleviate the course of disease for individuals with dementia (IWD) who have been extraordinarily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provides new opportunities not only to mitigate negative effects of the pandemic but also to sustainably improve everyday life of IWD in nursing homes. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the ICT-based InCoPE-App, which was used to assess physical and cognitive performance and deliver individualized exercise for IWD, with regard to 1) user experience of nursing assistants, and 2) trends toward the effectiveness of the intervention on physical and cognitive performance of IWD.

Effectiveness and Acceptability of e- and m-Health Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Prevent Falls in Nursing Homes-A Systematic Review.

Age-related decreases in physical activity (PA) and a decline in physical functioning lead to increased fall risk. As falls are a major cause of accidental deaths and hospitalization in older adults, PA promotion and fall prevention are important measures, especially in nursing homes (NH). With advances in information and communication technology, e- and m-health solutions have been developed to positively influence various health-related factors.

Sensor-based fall risk assessment in older adults with or without cognitive impairment: a systematic review.

Background: Higher age and cognitive impairment are associated with a higher risk of falling. Wearable sensor technology may be useful in objectively assessing motor fall risk factors to improve physical exercise interventions for fall prevention. This systematic review aims at providing an updated overview of the current research on wearable sensors for fall risk assessment in older adults with or without cognitive impairment.

Family health climate: a qualitative exploration of everyday family life and health.

Background: The family is an important social environment for children's, adolescents' and adults' health. However, studies mostly focused on dyadic and unidirectional influences of parents on their children. Studies addressing influences arising from daily family life and including family-level influences are rare and the existing studies solely focus on the relevance for children's health or health-related behaviors.

Physical Activity and Trajectory of Cognitive Change in Older Persons: Mayo Clinic Study of Aging.

Background: Little is known about the association between physical activity (PA) and cognitive trajectories in older adults.

Objective: To examine the association between PA and change in memory, language, attention, visuospatial skills, and global cognition, and a potential impact of sex or Apolipoprotein E (APOE) ɛ4 status.

Methods: Longitudinal study derived from the population-based Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, including 2,060 cognitively unimpaired males and females aged ≥70 years.