Sufficient exercise for Australians living with dementia in residential aged care facilities is lacking: An exploration of policy incoherence

Authors

Lindsey Brett, Macquarie UniversityFollow
Paul J. Stapley, University of WollongongFollow
Shahla Meedya, University of WollongongFollow
Victoria Traynor, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

129542

Publication Details

Brett, L., Stapley, P., Meedya, S. & Traynor, V. (2018). Sufficient exercise for Australians living with dementia in residential aged care facilities is lacking: An exploration of policy incoherence. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42 (5), 427-429.

Abstract

Along with cognitive decline, dementia is characterised by changes in emotional control, social behaviour and physical performance.1 Individuals living with dementia often require assistance with their activities of daily living as dementia progresses.2 Requirements for higher levels of care result in more individuals with dementia living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs); up to 52% of all individuals living in RACFs have a diagnosis of dementia.