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Being agile is particularly important later in life, when declining cognitive function, difficulty focusing, and diminished balance can lead to more frequent falls

Abstract Objective: To determine the effects of an exercise intervention on physical performance and reported fall incidents among individuals living with dementia in nursing homes. Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of the physical activity on physical performance and reported fall incidents. A sample of 60 participants from two nursing homes in Australia were randomly allocated to either: (1) Intervention Group 1: physical exercise intervention for 45...