Effects of Tai Chi Exercise Program on Cognitive Function among Older Adults at Risk for Dementia Living in Rural Areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Rhayun Song ◽  
Kyoungok Ju ◽  
Mi Sook Jung ◽  
Hyunli Kim ◽  
Xing Fan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

Development of the simplified Tai Chi exercise program (STEP) for frail older adults

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuei-Min Chen ◽  
Wen-Ting Chen ◽  
Min-Feng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Program Step ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

The Effects of a Tai Chi Exercise Program for Patients with Arthritis in Rural Areas

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aeyoung So ◽  
Kyung-Sook Lee ◽  
Jung Sook Choi ◽  
Eun Hee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

scholarly journals Effect of a Tai Chi-Based Exercise Program on Cognitive Function Among Older Adults With Dementia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 186-187
Author(s):  
Rhayun Song ◽  
Myonghwa Park ◽  
Misook Jung ◽  
Hyun Li Kim ◽  
Hanna Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Short Term Memory ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Early Dementia ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Cognitive function with dementia is strongly associated with physical function decline. A low intensity aerobic exercise, such as Tai Chi, may help either prevent or slow down cognitive impairment. This study aimed to examine the effect of Tai Chi-based exercise program on cognitive function among older adults with early dementia. Individuals registered at the Dementia Support Center were invited to participate in the Tai Chi-based exercise program twice a week for one-hour session for 20 weeks. The comparison group with the same inclusion criteria but not participated in any formal exercise program were recruited by matching with age, education, and pre-cognitive function. Cognitive function (MOCA-K) was measured at the pretest and at the completion of the study period. Fifty-two older adults with dementia (29 in Tai Chi group, 23 comparisons) with the mean age of 80.5 years completed all measurements. All participants had at least one chronic disease. About 50% of the participants received no formal education. At the completion of the study, Tai Chi group improved their cognitive function, while their counterpart remained similar in their MOCA-K score, specifically in attention (F=5.21, p=.027) and short term memory recall (F=6.66, p=.013). In conclusion, Tai Chi-based exercise program was safely and effectively applied to older adults with early dementia. The participants were able to follow the movements with the attendance rates of 80% during the study period. Further studies are warranted to explore the relationship between physical exercise and cognitive function in this population with various types of cognitive impairment.

scholarly journals The effects of Tai Chi exercise on cognitive function in older adults: A meta-analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yin Wu ◽  
Yongtai Wang ◽  
Elisabeth O. Burgess ◽  
Jerry Wu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

scholarly journals Hypoglycemic and antioxidant effect of Tai chi exercise training in older adults with metabolic syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 523-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor Manuel Mendoza-Núñez ◽  
Taide Laurita Arista-Ugalde ◽  
Juana Rosado-Pérez ◽  
Mirna Ruiz-Ramos ◽  
Edelmiro Santiago-Osorio
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Antioxidant Effect ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise

Exercise, ageing and cognitive function - Effects of a personalized physical exercise program in the cognitive function of older adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 202 ◽  
pp. 8-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Telmo Pereira ◽  
Inês Cipriano ◽  
Tatiana Costa ◽  
Marina Saraiva ◽  
Anabela Martins
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Exercise Program
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