There are 15 million-plus unpaid Alzheimer 's caregivers in U.S. , Alzheimer 's Association says . Comment: Eighty-six women between the ages of 70 and 80 were divided into three groups -- one for each type of exercise -- and they worked out twice a week for six months . Resistance training helps dementia patients maintain cognition , research shows . The Alzheimer 's Association has a 24/7 help line for caregivers .
There are 15 million-plus unpaid Alzheimer 's caregivers in U.S. , Alzheimer 's Association says . Comment: Resistance training helps dementia patients maintain cognition , research shows . The Alzheimer 's Association has a 24/7 help line for caregivers .