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Unlocking the potential: How does Tai Chi impact health in elderly care settings?

In 2009, Lee, et. al., conducted study about Maintaining good health-related quality of life (HRQOL) which is a crucial goal in elderly residential care. However, identifying effective interventions to achieve this goal remains a challenge. This study aims to assess the influence of Tai Chi on HRQOL among nursing home residents. A non-equivalent pretest-posttest control-group design was employed. A sample of 139 residents from six … Continue reading Unlocking the potential: How does Tai Chi impact health in elderly care settings?

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Can prolonged stretching with splints significantly improve knee flexion contractures in the elderly?

In 1995, a recent study conducted by T. M. Steffen, et. al., the effectiveness of prolonged stretch therapy, implemented through the use of a splint, was assessed in comparison to a conventional program involving passive range of motion (PROM). The primary objective was to determine whether prolonged stretch could yield superior outcomes in reducing knee flexion contractures in a cohort of nursing home residents. A … Continue reading Can prolonged stretching with splints significantly improve knee flexion contractures in the elderly?

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How does non-strenuous physical exercise influence memory and visuo-motor performance in the elderly?

In 1993, Stones, et. al., aimed to investigate the acute effects of non-strenuous physical exercise on memory retrieval and visuo-motor performance in ambulatory nursing home residents of advanced age. The study employed a randomized control trial design and was conducted within the setting of a nursing home. Ambulatory volunteers (n=20) from the nursing home, all demonstrating normal mental status, were included. The participants had an … Continue reading How does non-strenuous physical exercise influence memory and visuo-motor performance in the elderly?

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What Are the Benefits of Implementing a Physical Exercise Program for Elderly Individuals in Nursing Homes?

In a recent study conducted by Cristina Piedras-Jorge, Juan Carlos Meléndez-Moral, and José Manuel Tomás-Miguel, the effects of physical exercise on nursing home residents were investigated. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of physical activity on various dimensions, including physical, functional, and psychological aspects. Using a quasi-experimental design, the researchers implemented an 8-week physical exercise program, consisting of two 60-minute sessions … Continue reading What Are the Benefits of Implementing a Physical Exercise Program for Elderly Individuals in Nursing Homes?

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