Exercício físico e demência de Alzheimer: uma revisão da literatura especializada

Abstract

The main objective of the research was to analyze, from 17 scientific articles, a bibliographical review that sought to provide information about the contribution of physical exercise to Alzheimer 's Dementia (AD) patients. This study was characterized as a qualitative, cross-sectional research and a safe material with important information to the public of Physical Education was intended. From this, the research had the purpose of helping health professionals and even people living in the circle of patients with Alzheimer's disease, so that they can have a significant improvement in quality of life through systematized physical activity . The specialized literature shows a number of emotional, cognitive, motor and social benefits when it addresses the regular practice of physical exercises in patients with Alzheimer's dementia. Among them, we can highlight: reduction of the risk of falls; physical exercise increases cerebral blood circulation; stimulates the better functioning of the nervous system; preservation and improvement in cognitive functions; reduction of AD progress in physically active patients; prevention of common mental disorders; progress in social interaction and improvement in the quality of life; increased self-esteem, improved affectivity and mood, improved thinking ability; improvement in motor coordination, perception and memory; decreased rates of depression, anxiety and hospitalizations; seek psychological support to minimize the psychological impacts that the disease brings (sic).