Fibromyalgia, cognitive problems and independence: physical activity may be useful in home health care.
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.
Karper
William B
WB
Department of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Health and Human Performance, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA. wbkarper@uncg.edu
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