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Objective: Despite its many physiological benefits, exercise in the elderly is a tool whose functionality and emotional effectiveness are controversial. In this study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between exercise habit and quality of life in mild-tomoderate Alzheimer’s disease. Material and Method: A total of 73 geriatric people with regular exercise habit (mean age; 68.03±8.98 year) and no exercise ( mean age; 69.22±8.25 year) participated in the study. Sociodemographic characteristics of the patients who had Standardized Mini Mental Tests during their clinical examinations were recorded. Quality of life was evaluated with the Alzheimer’s Disease Quality of Life Scale. The type and frequency of the exercises performed in the last 3 months were asked to the proxies of the patients. Results: Both groups with exercise habits and without exercise were similar in terms of age, gender, cognitive level, and duration of illness (p>0.05). Quality of life total score and quality of life reported by the patient and proxies were higher in the group with exercise habit (p <0.05). It was found that exercise type and frequency were not associated with the quality of life score in the group with exercise habit (p>0.05). Conclusion: The quality of life in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease patients with regular exercise habit is better than those who do not exercise, regardless of exercise type and frequency. It is recommended that any exercise should be made a regular habit in these patients.

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