Assessing Changes in Cognitive Function and Quality of Life associated with Exercise in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their Caregivers
Journal Title: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR) - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a community-based, multi-modal exercise program on cognitive functioning and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Assessments were administered pre and post participation in the program to assess changes in psychosocial functioning and changes in cognitive functioning in individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Results for individuals with Parkinson’s were statistically significant for both assessments while the change in scores from pre-test to post-test was not statistically significant for caregivers. The results of the study highlight the benefits of the program for individuals with Parkinson’sParkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder which currently lacks a cure. This disorder is usually characterized by both motor impairment, such as tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance and coordination, and non-motor impairment, such as cognitive impairment and reduced quality of life [1]. Approximately 1 out of every 100 people over the age of 60 is affected by Parkinson’s disease [2], and 5 million people worldwide [3]. Not only do physical impairments occur during the early onset of Parkinson’s disease, changes in cognitive function are also affected. While cognitive impairments related to Parkinson’s disease primarily manifest as complications in daily executive functioning, the symptoms are often subtle and occur gradually. Symptoms such as depression have been documented as cognitive impairment increases and, due to the effect of the symptoms on daily life, these impairments can interfere with social and occupational lifestyles, often leading to job loss and a decrease in social interactions [4]
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Lesley A Clack, Jodi Ashman, Christine Widmer, Bryan L Riemann
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- DOI 10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000330
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