Journal article
Effect of the GERAS DANcing for Cognition and Exercise Program on Physical Function in Older Adults.
Abstract
GERAS DANcing for Cognition and Exercise is a therapeutic dance program for older adults with cognitive or mobility impairments. Using a pre-/posttest study design, we investigated the effect of 12 weeks of dance on the short performance physical battery (SPPB). In 107 participants aged 61-93 (mean 76.1, SD = 7.0; 20% men), over 90% had multifrailty and/or cognitive impairment. The mean attendance rate was 18/24 classes (75%). A substantial …
Authors
Kennedy CC; Hewston P; Ioannidis G; Egbujie B; Marr S; Negm A; Lee J; Hladysh G; Sztramko R; Woo T
Journal
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 182–190
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Publication Date
April 1, 2023
DOI
10.1123/japa.2021-0504
ISSN
1063-8652