Exercise program to help veterans with dementia maintain independence
Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise in Community Living Centers (PLIE-CLC)
This study is testing a fun exercise program called PLIÉ to help veterans with dementia stay active and improve their thinking skills while living in community centers, and it also aims to train staff to support these activities better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10647623 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a group movement program called Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ) specifically for veterans living with dementia in Community Living Centers (CLCs). The program aims to engage residents in meaningful physical activities that can enhance their cognitive function and overall quality of life. Additionally, the research includes creating remote training procedures for CLC staff to effectively implement the PLIÉ program. By addressing the training gaps for caregivers, the project seeks to improve care for veterans with dementia and related conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 21 and older who are living with dementia and reside in Community Living Centers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dementia or are not veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help veterans with dementia maintain their independence and improve their quality of life through targeted exercise.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that exercise programs can positively impact cognitive function and quality of life in individuals with dementia, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barnes, Deborah E. — Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Barnes, Deborah E.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.