About this Research Topic
Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and debilitating diseases that lead to progressive degeneration and/or death of nerve cells. This leads to problems with movement (ataxia) or mental capacity (dementia), which significantly impairs the quality of life of the patient and their family.
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) also increase the need for community-based and institutional care. Dementia represents the greatest burden among neurodegenerative diseases, with Alzheimer's disease accounting for around 60-70% of dementia cases. Dementia is one of the neurodegenerative diseases on the rise worldwide - according to the World Health Organization, there are more than 55 million dementia sufferers worldwide, a number that is expected to rise to 152 million in the next 25 years. Although older adults suffer from dementia, younger people can also develop dementia.
For a person with dementia (or any other form of NDD) to maintain their independence and autonomy for as long as possible, the regular physical activities (PA) they engage in can have a significant impact. Physical activity can take many forms - in the community, at home, or in a facility. It can take place live or through applications and programs. However, certain aspects need to be considered when planning physical activity, such as understanding instructions, safety, a suitable environment, and appropriate exercise. Physical as well as cognitive training interventions can improve cognitive functions and the well-being of a person with NDD and their family.
In this Research Topic, we aim to promote innovation, analyze and encourage the field of different forms of physical exercise in neurodegenerative diseases, such as:
- planning and organization of PA
- demonstration of exercise programs
- specific skills of caregivers
- the importance of the patient's previous lifestyle
- the use of IT in the implementation and promotion of regular PA for patients with NDD, especially dementia.
This Research Topic focuses on novel research on the development and management of PA for people with NDD, practices and their impact on well-being (for persons with NDD and carers) and development of illness. We welcome the submission of original research articles covering but not limited to the following proposed subtopics:
- promoting different physical activities for people with NDD
- different forms of exercise, appropriate adaptations for people with NDD;
- an inclusive environment for physical activities for people with NDD;
- innovations in IT and physical activities for people with dementia and other forms of NDD;
- specific skills of coaches and caregivers for the delivery of sports with people with NDD;
- opportunities and challenges of physical activity for people with NDD;
- overcoming stigmatization when practicing sports with people with NDD;
- different types of sporting activities depending on the stage of development of dementia and
other forms of NDD;
- the impact of physical activity on the development of NDD
Neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) also increase the need for community-based and institutional care. Dementia represents the greatest burden among neurodegenerative diseases, with Alzheimer's disease accounting for around 60-70% of dementia cases. Dementia is one of the neurodegenerative diseases on the rise worldwide - according to the World Health Organization, there are more than 55 million dementia sufferers worldwide, a number that is expected to rise to 152 million in the next 25 years. Although older adults suffer from dementia, younger people can also develop dementia.
For a person with dementia (or any other form of NDD) to maintain their independence and autonomy for as long as possible, the regular physical activities (PA) they engage in can have a significant impact. Physical activity can take many forms - in the community, at home, or in a facility. It can take place live or through applications and programs. However, certain aspects need to be considered when planning physical activity, such as understanding instructions, safety, a suitable environment, and appropriate exercise. Physical as well as cognitive training interventions can improve cognitive functions and the well-being of a person with NDD and their family.
In this Research Topic, we aim to promote innovation, analyze and encourage the field of different forms of physical exercise in neurodegenerative diseases, such as:
- planning and organization of PA
- demonstration of exercise programs
- specific skills of caregivers
- the importance of the patient's previous lifestyle
- the use of IT in the implementation and promotion of regular PA for patients with NDD, especially dementia.
This Research Topic focuses on novel research on the development and management of PA for people with NDD, practices and their impact on well-being (for persons with NDD and carers) and development of illness. We welcome the submission of original research articles covering but not limited to the following proposed subtopics:
- promoting different physical activities for people with NDD
- different forms of exercise, appropriate adaptations for people with NDD;
- an inclusive environment for physical activities for people with NDD;
- innovations in IT and physical activities for people with dementia and other forms of NDD;
- specific skills of coaches and caregivers for the delivery of sports with people with NDD;
- opportunities and challenges of physical activity for people with NDD;
- overcoming stigmatization when practicing sports with people with NDD;
- different types of sporting activities depending on the stage of development of dementia and
other forms of NDD;
- the impact of physical activity on the development of NDD
Keywords: dementia, sport, physical activity, NDD
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