Effects of a progressive muscle relaxation intervention on dementia symptoms, activities of daily living, and immune function in group home residents with dementia in Japan

ConclusionThe results suggest that progressive muscle relaxation improves the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and activities of daily living in group home residents with dementia, but does not affect their immune function.

Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Shiho Ikemata, Yumiko Momose Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research