Effects of Functional Training in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Chiung-ju, Chang Wen-Pin, Shin Yun Chan, Hu Yi-Ling, Morgan-Daniel Jane
Primary Institution: University of Florida
Hypothesis
What are the effects of functional training on ADLs/IADLs, physical functioning, and cognitive functions in community-dwelling older adults?
Conclusion
Functional training alone is effective in preventing late-life disability in general community-dwelling older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Functional training improved or maintained ADL/IADL performance in general community-dwelling older adults.
- Simulated Functional Tasks Exercise showed positive effects on activities of daily living and cognitive functions in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Mixed results were found for older adults with dementia and frailty.
Takeaway
This study shows that exercises that help older people do daily tasks can make them better at those tasks and help their thinking skills.
Methodology
A systematic review of literature published between January 2010 and April 2024, including 32 studies on functional training effects.
Limitations
The training effects cannot be isolated in studies that incorporate other types of exercise or components in the intervention program.
Participant Demographics
Participants included community-dwelling older adults, older adults with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and frailty.
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