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Moments of clarity in dementia patients not always a good sign
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 30 (ANI): People who lose their memory to the ravages of dementia can one day suddenly wake up exhibiting surprisingly normal behaviour, but according to recent findings, this is not necessarily a positive sign.
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Caregivers of dementia patients can benefit from Virtual Reality
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): Cases of dementia in care homes are on a rise, but carers are often associated with a lack of empathy towards their patients.
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Researchers find ways of detecting dementia's damaging effects before it's
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): Researchers have found an early detection method for certain forms of dementia. Patients with a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder, called Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), show abnormalities in brain function in areas that look structurally normal
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Abnormal proteins associated with aggressive behaviour among dementia pati
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 14 (ANI): In a recent study, scientists have observed an association between certain proteins and dementia sufferers' tendency, to commit criminal acts.
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Here's how dementia patients can live a better life
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
London [U.K.], May 09 (ANI): Good relationships, social engagement, better everyday functioning, good physical and mental health, and high-quality care have been identified as some crucial factors linked to better quality of life for people with dementia, according to a study.
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Here's how weekly social hour can help dementia patients
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 17 (ANI): Person-centred activities combined with just one hour a week of social interaction can improve quality of life and reduce agitation for people with dementia living in care homes, while saving money, according to a recent study.
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Till what age dementia patients can continue to drive?
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington. D.C [USA], Oct. 6 (ANI): While people with dementia are up to eight times more likely than normal people of the same age to be get involved in car accidents, a recent study states that there is no exact age when people with dementia should stop driving, but it should be determine
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This app will help dementia patients in restoring memories
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington, Aug. 9 (ANI): In a one of its kind initiative, a smartphone app would now help the people suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of age-related dementia.
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