A Controlled Clinical Trial on the Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Cognitive Functions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Several therapies have been developed to reduce cognitive decline associated with aging. Aquatic exercises, which are widely used to enhance functional capacity, may play a role in stimulating cognitive functions. This study investigated the effects of a 3-month aquatic exercise program on cognitive functions in community-dwelling older adults.

Using the cell phone while standing or walking affects balance and mobility in people with Parkinson's disease.

Background: Cell phones are part of peoples' lives. The literature indicates risks when cell phones are used during a secondary motor task. Studies addressing this topic in people with Parkinson's disease are still scarce.

Effects of listening to music and practicing physical exercise on functional and cognitive aspects in institutionalized older adults with dementia: Pilot study.

Aim: Determine the effects of listening to music and practicing physical exercise on functional and cognitive aspects in institutionalized older adults with dementia.

Methods: A randomized clinical pilot trial was conducted involving 17 institutionalized older adults with moderate to advanced dementia. The participants were allocated to two groups: training with music (TWM) and training without music (TWtM).

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications for elder people in gerontological nursing.

Objective: To identify polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) for elder people with chronic health situations and its implications for gerontological nursing.

Method: Descriptive and transversal study, conducted from March to September 2016 by pharmaceutical residents in the clinic of Endocrinology of a hospital in Mid-West region of Brazil.

Results: 44 elder people with an average age of 69.