Assessing the Impact of Participatory Theatrical Exercises on Cognitive Function and Cardiometabolic Health Profile in Elderly Individuals with Dementia in Southeast Nigeria
The findings suggest that participatory theatrical exercises can be an effective non-pharmacological intervention for dementia in elderly populations across different cultural contexts. These interventions promote cognitive stimulation and cardiometabolic health, foster emotional well-being, and enhance social interactions that contribute to the overall quality of life in dementia patients.
Authors
- Richard Uwakwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2059-3101)
- Sornchai Chatwiriyachai
- Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4729-3475)
- Uzoma Okereke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0089-3972)
- Ekenechukwu Ogbuagu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4255-9561)
- Irene Okeke
- Josephine Anenih
- Chimnemelum Ogbuagu
- Chukwuanugo Ogbuagu
Institutions
- The University of Texas at Arlington (US)
- Crawford University (NG)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70858_101026
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00