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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the dual task training on cognitive function and performance in dementia. This study used a single-subject multiple baseline design. Three patients with dementia participated in this study. Measurement sessions of subject 1, 2, and 3 were 4 times, 7 times, and 9 times in the baseline phase, and 15 times, 12 times, and 10 times in the intervention phase, respectively. Outcome measures included mini-mental state examination (MMSE), grip strength, 10-m walk test (10MWT), timed up and go test (TUG), 6-min walk test (6MWT), Berg balance scale (BBS), and modified Barthel index (MBI). For all subjects, cognitive function, grip strength, balance and walking functions, and activities of daily living was remarkably increased after the intervention. This results support that the dual-task training may be helpful to improve cognitive function and physical performance for patients with dementia. Further studies need to warrant our findings.