Caring for a loved one with dementia is never easy. Many families choose to look after parents or grandparents at home. But one common question is:
👉 “What happens if a dementia patient stops moving or exercising?”
The answer is simple: Less movement = Faster decline.
🧠 Effect of No Movement in Dementia Patients
1. Muscle Become Weak 💪
- Without regular movement, muscles shrink and lose strength.
- Walking, standing and even sitting get harder.
- Patients may end up needing a wheelchair sooner.
2. Higher Risk of Falls 🤕
- Poor balance and weak leg increase the chance of falling at home.
- A small fall can lead to fractures, hospital stays, and even more confusion.
3. Stiff Joints & Pain 🦵
- Knees, hips and back become stiff and painful.
- Daily activities like bathing and eating become more difficult.
4. Thinking and Memory Decline 🧩
- Movement stimulate the brain.
- Research shows that regular exercise improves memory, mood and sleep.
- Without exercise, dementia symptoms may worse more quickly.
5. Caregiver Stress 😥
- Caregiver need to transfer, support and assist more often.
- This lead to tiredness, back pain and emotional stress.
🏡 How Home Physiotherapy Can Help
The good news is: it’s never too late to start. Home physiotherapy helps dementia patients move safely at home. Gentle exercises improve strength, balance and confidence– all without leaving the house.
✅ Prevent muscle weakness
✅ Reduce fall risk
✅ Improve brain health
✅ Improve mood and sleep
✅ Make daily care easier
💡If your loved one with dementia has become less active, don’t wait. Movement is medicine.
🏬 Home Link Physio & Rehab
📍 Available across Klang Valley
📞 011-2100 1515/ 011- 2100 2121
📲 Contact or Whatsapp us to book a home physiotherapy session today- Give your loved one the support they deserve.