Kasterlee

Researchers are evaluating the effect of a music and video-based group exercise therapy on motivation, physical functioning, cognition, and well-being in older adults with moderate dementia. This study focuses on individuals aged 65 years or older living in nursing homes who have moderate dementia, aiming to assess how this creative approach to exercise impacts various aspects of their health and daily functioning. Participants will take part in group exercise sessions that last up to 45 minutes each, conducted twice a week for four months. These sessions incorporate music and video elements to engage participants during the exercises. The therapy is designed to be supportive and accessible even for those who require supervision while standing. Throughout the study, researchers will measure changes in motivation using the observed emotion rating scale at monthly intervals, and muscle strength will be assessed at the beginning, midpoint, and end of the intervention using a timed chair stand test and hand-held dynamometer. Compliance, adherence, and attrition rates will be tracked regularly during the four-month intervention period to understand participant engagement and therapy effects.