The effect of tai chi on cognition in elders with cognitive impairment.

Author: Chang JY, Tsai PF, Beck C, Hagen JL, Huff DC, Anand KJ, Roberson PK, Rosengren KS, Beuscher L.
Affiliation: Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
Conference/Journal: Medsurg Nurs.
Date published: 2011 Mar-Apr
Other: Volume ID: 20 , Issue ID: 2 , Pages: 63-9 , Word Count: 43


This one-arm pilot study investigated the effect of tai chi on cognition in elders with cognitive impairment. Although no significant difference existed between pre- and post-test performance on all cognition measures, a dose-response relationship was demonstrated between attendance and some cognition measures.

PMID: 21560956