Yoga an integrated mind body intervention for improvement in quality of life in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
Frontiers in aging January 1, 2025 Meenakshi Kaushik, Anjali Yadav, Ashishdatt Upadhyay et al. 14 citations
A 12-week yoga program (postures, breathing exercises, and meditation) for 30 older adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease improved their quality of life. Depression scores on the Geriatric Depression Scale fell from about 8.4 to 5.1, and cognitive scores on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment rose from about 18.2 to 21.1, with gains in language, attention, and delayed recall. Caregiver burden also decreased. The results suggest that a structured mind-body intervention can benefit both patients and their caregivers.