Abstract
This study aimed to explore the feasibility of Tai Chi, developed for older adults with high risk for dementia. Tai Chi has been safely applied for 12 weeks without adverse effects and revealed the potential benefits to improve physical and cognitive functioning and the quality of life in this population.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of (South)
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Health Promotion, Impaired Cognitive Function, Tai Chi
Recommended Citation
Lee, Hanna and Song, Rhayun, "Applying Tai Chi for older adults with high risk for dementia" (2019). INRC (Congress). 387.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/387
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Applying Tai Chi for older adults with high risk for dementia
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This study aimed to explore the feasibility of Tai Chi, developed for older adults with high risk for dementia. Tai Chi has been safely applied for 12 weeks without adverse effects and revealed the potential benefits to improve physical and cognitive functioning and the quality of life in this population.