Efectos de un programa de ejercicio físico a domicilio en cuidadores de pacientes de Alzheimer : un estudio piloto

摘要: Alzheimer's disease not only affects the patients who suffer from it; it also has a marked impact on their family environment. The caregiver's quality of life and emotional well-being are seriously affected. Many earlier studies have studied this issue different perspectives: cognitive-behavioral, psycho-educational models, individual and/or group interventions, programmes based physical activity, etc.. In many cases, main handicap or difficulty is attending these programmes. This study aims to assess applicability effectiveness an home-care exercise programme as regards psychological profile self-perceived burden 32 informal caregivers. A high level attendance was achieved significant improvements in depression levels were achieved. improvement expected anxiety significant. programme's contribution its capacity help female caregivers stick activities.