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.

Author Details

Hanna Lee, MSN and Rhayun Song, RN, PhD, FAANP of College of nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of (South)

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

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Keywords:

Health Promotion, Impaired Cognitive Function, Tai Chi

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.