Aim: The
objective of this research is to highlight the effectiveness of physical
exercise and music therapy in older patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods: Patients with a mild level of AD were included in this study, divided into the
therapy group (TG; N = 30, aged 68 ± 3.2 years) and the control group (CG;
N=30, aged 65 ± 2.6 years). The therapy group was enrolled in an
exercise-training program (walking, resistance and balance exercises) combined
with musical therapy for 10 weeks (three sessions of 60 minutes per week). The
Control group was instructed to follow their daily rhythm of life (e.g., rest,
reading) under the same conditions. The intervention program was enrolled under
the supervision of; one psychologist; a neurologist; two music therapists, and two
physiotherapists, all belonging to the same hospital unit. After 10 weeks of
participation in the combined program, cognitive parameters were improved in
the therapy group measured with the Behavior Pathology in Alzheimer Disease
(BEHAVE-AD), (p < 0.05) for activity disturbance, diurnal rhythm
disturbances, anxieties and phobias, affective disturbance. The percentage
range of improvements is 1.07% to 2.96%. Results: Our results
demonstrate that physical exercise combined with music therapy improves
cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Conclusions: Physical exercise and music therapy are beneficial combined treatments for
improving life quality in older patients. This approach may be useful to help
patients with a mild level of Alzheimer’s disease improve their behavioral and
psychological parameters.
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