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The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of a timing and coordination exercise using a sling to improve cognition and mobility in individuals with vascular dementia. Three patients with vascular dementia participated in this study, and a single-subject multiple baseline study design was used. The patients participated in an usual-care program in the baseline phase, and a timing and coordination exercise was performed averaging 50 minutes a day during the intervention phase. Subjects 1, 2, and 3 were measured 4, 7, and 9 sessions during the baseline phase, and 15, 12, and 10 sessions during the intervention phase, respectively. Our evaluation tools included the Korean version of the mini-mental state examination (MMSE-K), grip strength (GS), timed up and go test (TUG), 10-m walk test (10MWT), and 6-min walk test (6MWT). During the intervention phase, the GS, TUG, and 10MWT values were maintained above data level of the baseline, and the MMSE-K and 6MWT also increased remarkably. The results of this study suggest that a timing and coordination exercise using a sling may be useful in improving cognition and mobility in patients with vascular dementia.