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Exercise for People Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

This article-based course provides pragmatic guidance for exercise professionals to successfully work with people with cognitive impairments. Aerobic and functional resistance training can improve physical function and attenuate cognitive decline. Screening to identify appropriateness for…

About this course

ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® September/October 2026

What you will learn

  • Apply supportive communication strategies that build trust and encourage positive exercise experiences for clients with cognitive impairments
  • Conduct appropriate screenings for medical clearance, cognitive impairment, fall risk, physical capability, and exercise self-efficacy
  • Use screening results to develop safe, individualized exercise recommendations and track client progress through reassessment

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