Cognitive resilience in brain health and dementia research

MS Joshi, JE Galvin - Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 2022 - content.iospress.com
With the expected rise in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in the coming
decades due to the aging population and a lack of effective disease-modifying treatments …

Tele-rehabilitation for people with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case-study from England

C Di Lorito, C Duff, C Rogers, J Tuxworth, J Bell… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Introduction: The Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia
(PrAISED) is delivering an exercise programme for people with dementia. The Lincolnshire …

The effect of pre-operative exercise training on post-operative cognitive function: a systematic review

HS Ekici, J Collins, AH Kafadar, MC Yildirim… - European Geriatric …, 2024 - Springer
Background With population aging and advances in surgical and anesthetic procedures, the
incidence of surgery in patients over the age of 65 years is increasing. One post-operative …

Promoting Activity, Independence, and Stability in Early Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (PrAISED): randomised controlled trial

RH Harwood, SE Goldberg, A Brand, V van Der Wardt… - bmj, 2023 - bmj.com
Objective To determine the effectiveness of an exercise and functional activity therapy
intervention in adults with early dementia or mild cognitive impairment compared with usual …

Experiences and understanding of apathy in people with neurocognitive disorders and their carers: a qualitative interview study

C Burgon, S Goldberg, V van der Wardt… - Age and …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background apathy, defined as reduced goal-directed activity, interests and emotion, is
highly prevalent in neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Apathy has important consequences …

Deconditioning in people living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: qualitative study from the Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early …

C Di Lorito, T Masud, J Gladman, M Godfrey, M Dunlop… - BMC geriatrics, 2021 - Springer
Background Restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased
risk of deconditioning in the general population. No empirical evidence of this effect however …

The impact of a dementia-friendly exercise class on people living with dementia: A mixed-methods study

A Long, C Di Lorito, P Logan, V Booth, L Howe… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Exercise has multiple benefits for people living with dementia. A programme of group
exercise classes for people with dementia and their family carers has been established in a …

Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on physical exercise among participants receiving the Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) …

C Di Lorito, V van der Wardt, R O'Brien, J Gladman… - BMC geriatrics, 2022 - Springer
Background The potential decrease in daily physical activity associated with the COVID-19
pandemic lockdowns may have a negative impact on people living with dementia. Given the …

Mixed-methods study on caregiver strain, quality of life, and perceived health

C Di Lorito, A Bosco, M Godfrey… - Journal of …, 2021 - content.iospress.com
Background: Caring for someone with dementia is associated with negative and positive
experiences. There is little evidence based on large datasets. Objective: To present data …

Social return on investment of home exercise and community referral for people with early dementia

N Hartfiel, J Gladman, R Harwood… - Gerontology and …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Exercise can improve physical function and slow the progression of dementia. However,
uncertainty exists around the costeffectiveness of exercise programmes for people with early …