Jessica V Strong, Maria Arnold, Lydia Schneider, Johanna Perschl, Arno Villringer, Thomas Hans Fritz
Prior research demonstrates that music making, physical exercise, and social activity have unique, positive effects on cognition and mood. One intervention, "Jymmin® ", was developed incorporating these approaches and found effective for decreased pain perception and increased endurance, self-efficacy, mood, and muscle efficiency. Previously, Jymmin was not piloted with older adults with dementia. The current study is a randomized pilot study of the Jymmin® with an older adult population in a long-term care facility ( n = 38), evaluated across dementia levels (mild, moderate, or severe)...
September 16, 2022: Brain Sciences