Target group. professionals and volunteers in day care centers, and informal caregivers lack awareness and knowledge to support the people with dementia. figures on users of other online information on pa show that video’s and practical information are highly rated. as part of a research consortium with 4 scientific partners, we were funded for dissemination of research outcomes to practice and policy. we therefore decided to build an online tool with easy to understand instruction movies and back- ground information on theme’s like strong legs and physical activity friendly layout of spaces. human movement scientists provided the technical exercise information. we tested the information on user-friendliness among professionals. the in conducting physical exercise groups for persons suffering from dementia. it has been scientifically proven that physical exercises show a positive impact on people with dementia: training in groups is motivating and influences the emotional state in a positive way. furthermore, social contacts are supported and maintained and prevent from social isolation. therefore, a higher life fulfillment can be increased tempora- rily, and self-confidence is growing as well. socio political goals are the integration of affected persons into existing social structures like sports associations, the raise of public awareness for dementia, and to strengthen the possibilities of integrating people suffering from dementia into regular social life. all scientific analysis proves that motion has a positive impact on the process of dementia and is a successful prophylactic and therapeutic support of the common medical treatment. the project includes a qualification for multipliers such as care assistants, trainers in local sport associations, nursing staff and volunteers in care organisations in order to support people suffering from dementia. this training consists of five days (and a total of 40 learning units) and is offered as an attendance seminar. during the course the participants will be trained in basic knowledge and clinical pictures of dementia, above all they receive many ideas for practical motor and mental exercises. additionally, all participants receive a workbook and a music cd for the rhythm and dance lessons. within the last 10 years we have qualified about 440 people in

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  • who: Kingdom from the Centre for Exercise Medicine, Physical Activity and Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, Ulster University, Derry, United Coleraine, UnitedAge Institute, Helsinki, Finland have published the Article: target group. Professionals and volunteers in day care centers, and informal caregivers lack awareness and knowledge to support the people with dementia. Figures on users of other online information on PA show that video’s and practical information are highly rated. As part of a research consortium with 4 scientific partners, we were funded for dissemination of research outcomes to practice and policy. We therefore decided . . .

     

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