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A community‐based exercise programme to improve functional ability in people with Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized controlled trial

Anthea Vreugdenhil, John J. Cannell, Andrew Davies, George Razay

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences · 2011 · 287 citations · 27 references

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Abstract

This study suggests that participation in a community-based exercise programme can improve cognitive and physical function and independence in ADL in people with Alzheimer's disease.

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