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The impact of 12 weeks of adapted dance to improve physical function and agitation in assisted living residents with dementia
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/17/2022)
04/14/2022
Abstract
Person’s living with ADRD commonly have trouble with mobility.
Difficulties with these activities can lead to an increased fall risk, resulting in an increased loss of independence.
Dance engages various parts of the brain including the cerebellum that is primarily involved in coordinating balance, posture, body positioning, and voluntary movement.
Details
- Title
- The impact of 12 weeks of adapted dance to improve physical function and agitation in assisted living residents with dementia
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/17/2022)
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380113389006600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering ; Biology
- Language
- English