Physiotherapy for Dementia and Mobility

What is Dementia?

Dementia affects memory, thinking and everyday functioning. As dementia progresses, physical mobility and function can also change.

What problems can people face?

People may have reduced walking, changes in gait, poor balance, difficulty following movement instructions, reduced activity, transfer difficulties and increased falls.

What can happen when it is not addressed?

When an older person becomes less active, they can lose strength and physical capacity. Walking, standing and transferring may become harder and dependence may increase.

How ACP can help

ACP uses simple, practical and meaningful activities to help maintain walking, transfers, strength, balance, range of movement and functional mobility. We can also work with care staff to make movement part of the daily routine.

When should physiotherapy be considered?

Consider physiotherapy when mobility is declining, falls are occurring, transfers are becoming difficult or an older person is becoming less active.