Exercise improves cognitive skills in dementia patients.

With no current cure for Alzheimer’s and dementia, people have been researching ways to allow those living with these conditions to have a more comfortable life.

While exercise won’t prevent dementia, researchers were hoping that engaging in small daily physical activities would boost the mood of patients. While the study concluded that moods were not always improved, researchers did find that the small daily activities aided patients by improving their cognitive skills and even physical skills, like rising from chairs on their own.

Researchers are very pleased with this small step and plan to conduct further research towards developing the best physical plans to benefit those afflicted with dementia.