Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog
How Physical Therapy Can Help Alzheimer’s Disease Patients
In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we are explaining how physical therapy and therapeutic exercise can help improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and slow the progression of the condition. Exercise improves cognitive functioning, helps Alzheimer’s patients stay mobile and functional as long as possible, and improves overall quality of life. Check out our infographic to learn more!
How Physical Therapy Slows Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that damages brain cells, limits cognitive function, and over time, inhibits bodily functions. Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that usually develops with age, affecting 10% of Americans over age 65. Physical therapy can slow the progression of the disease and improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
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