Terapia para la enfermedad de Alzheimer basada en el ejercicio físico
Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system. Its major prevalence occurs in the elderly population. Literature predicts that the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease will outburst in the future, making this disorder one of the mayor medical, social and economic challenges. The health care system in Ecuador doesn’t focus specifically in Alzheimer’s disease, leaving families and patients with this disorder unattended. The day care center “Fundación TASE” is the first day care facility in the country that is specialized in Alzheimer disease. The present study evaluates the effects of physical activity over Alzheimer disease and how physical stimulation can improve the patient’s and caregiver’s quality of life. Based on the literature review, a physical activity therapy was designed. The therapy focuses in fomenting brain plasticity, increasing functionality in the patient and improving the patient’s quality of life. Physical therapy is applied in the day care center “Fundación TASE”, which provides patients with other types of stimulation as well. The present study analyzes the effects that combined treatment (physical activity therapy, assistance to day care facilities and medication) has over Alzheimer’s disease, compared to medical treatment by itself. The purpose is to evaluate which kind of treatment is more effective in improving the patient’s and caregiver’s quality of life. Even though extensive studies are required to determine this argument, physical therapy has proven to be efficient in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and improving cognitive function.
Authors: Serrano Burneo, Daniela Cristina
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W650062687