Frailty and dementia: How activities professionals can help through water-based activities
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Linda L. Buettner, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: The medical literature defines frailty as older persons experiencing
low physical activity levels, muscle weakness, slowed
physical and cognitive performance, fatigue, and unlntentional
weight loss.1 A person with three or more of these characteristics
is considered frail. Older persons who have dementia are
more likely to become disabled, to be admitted to the hospital,
and to have health problems that lead to frailty. These individuals
are often resistant to exercise classes and need motivation.
Frailty and dementia: How activities professionals can help through water-based activities
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Activities Directors Quarterly (10) 2: 37-45.
- Language: English
- Date: 2009
- Keywords
- Older people, Elders, Frailty, Prevention, Physical activity, Water