Swimming for dementia: an exploratory qualitative study

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Swimming for dementia: an exploratory qualitative study

Swimming is a non-weight bearing form of exercise that can be enjoyable and promote physical fitness. This qualitative study investigated a local group established as part of a national dementia swimming initiative. Semi-structured interviews with people with dementia (N=4), carers or companions (N=...

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Main Authors:	Hobden, Tanya, Swallow, Mary, Beer, Charlotte, Dening, Tom
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE 2018
Subjects:	swimming dementia dementia friendly exercise people with dementia
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/50442/

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