The impact of physical exercise on cognitive and affective functions and serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in nursing home residents: A randomized controlled trial
Year:
2020
Line of Knowledge: Active aging and friendliness
Author: Arrieta, H., Rezola-Pardo, C., Kortajarena, M., Hervás, G., Gil, J., Yanguas; J.J., Iturburu, M., Gil, S.M., Irazusta, J., Rodriguez-Larrad, A.
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Revista:
Maturitas, 2020 (131)72-77
Article published in Maturitas showing the results of a trial in ten residential centers in Gipuzkoa to determine the effects of a multicomponent physical exercise program on the cognitive and affective functioning of elderly people living in these homes.
The study included 112 men and women. Participants in the control group participated in routine activities while the intervention group participated in a six-month individualized, progressive, multicomponent physical exercise program focused on strength, balance and walking.
After the six-month intervention, it was observed that the individualized, progressive, multicomponent physical exercise program is effective in maintaining cognitive function and decreasing perceptions of loneliness among elderly people living in facilities.
