Adherence by Music to Exercise in Dementia: Group Therapy (AMUSED)
Dementia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dementia focused on measuring Exercise therapy, Rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Frailty, Treatment Adherence and Compliance, Cognition, Physical functioning
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Men and women with moderate dementia (MMSE between 12 and 20) Age 65 years or older Resident in nursing home for at least 30 days Able to stand (supported) for 10 seconds with supervision Exclusion Criteria: Inadequate functional hearing Uncorrected visual problems Rehabilitating from an orthopedic or neurologic insult Known disability that significantly influences 6 month prognosis
Sites / Locations
- Woonzorgcentrum St.ElisabethRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention group
Control group
On top of the regular physical therapy, the participants in the intervention group will receive a music and video-based group exercise therapy in small groups of 5. On a big screen, a video of an older woman performing exercises will be shown, the participants will have to copy these exercises. In the beginning of each session, the participants will be able to choose the music they want to move to.
The participants in the control group will receive no additional therapy.