Understanding higher level gait disturbances in mild dementia in order to improve rehabilitation: 'Last in-first out'

▶ The 'last in-first out' phenomenon motivates gait rehabilitation in dementia. ▶ The majority of the therapeutic strategies are applicable for mild AD. ▶ Rehabilitation of functions that are relatively preserved in dementia is limited. ▶ Maintaining the level of physical activity may contribute to cognitive functioning.