Understanding the Perception of People With Young Onset Dementia on the Experiences, Facilitators, and Barriers of Physical Activity: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Our findings suggest that PA supports well-being, empowerment, and autonomy of people living with YOD. Significance/Implications: Program leaders can use findings to address barriers experienced by people with YOD and educate others on the needs of people with YOD to support PA participation.
Authors
- Lauren Bechard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6428-2340)
- Olivia L. Tupling
- Laura Elizabeth Middleton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8624-3123)
- Hailey A. O’Neil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9248-8837)
Institutions
- University of Waterloo (CA)
- Research Institute for Aging (CA)
- Wilfrid Laurier University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2024-0262
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00