title: Fibromyalgia, cognitive problems and independence: physical activity may be useful in home health care.
abstract: Home health care providers often deal with older clients who have cognitive deficits. Cognitive problems have a negative impact on independence. Certain chronic pain conditions present with cognitive dysfunction as a co-morbidity. Fibromyalgia syndrome is one such condition. Home health care providers need to know that mild-moderate exercise may positively affect fibromyalgia-related cognitive deficits at very low cost. All of the above is discussed in this paper along with advice concerning the provision of exercise for older, home bound people.
authors: Department of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Health and Human Performance, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA. wbkarper@uncg.edu
authors: William B
authors: WB
authors: Karper
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005356:Fibromyalgia; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States