Implementation of Tai Chi Among Individuals with Dementia in Long-Term Memory Care

Authors

Patricia I. Cordova, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Lisa Griggs-Stapleton, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Kim Broussard, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

This project focused on a dementia population within long-term care, where increased disablement occurs. A Tai Chi program was implemented into the daily routine of individuals in a long-term memory care facility to improve dynamic sitting balance for the performance of daily occupations.

Publication Date

Summer 8-2-2023

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Medical Subject Headings

Dementia, Tai Chi, Long-Term Care, Sitting Position, Occupations

Disciplines

Geriatrics | Neurology | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the Summer 2023 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 2-9, 2023

Recommended Citation

Cordova, P. I., Griggs-Stapleton, L., & Broussard, K. (2023, August 2). Implementation of Tai Chi Among Individuals with Dementia in Long-Term Memory Care. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2023/9