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They’re called “fidget quilts,” and they’re not made for keeping warm. Instead, they’re designed to provide much needed stimulation to dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. “It helps ...
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Hartford couple creates fidget mats
Wayne Hartlich makes and donates fidget maps for patients suffering from dementia, as well as for those with autism or special needs.
Weight training may help protect the brains of older adults from dementia, including those already showing signs of mild ...
Dozens of trials testing GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide, the medicine in Ozempic and Wegovy, against a placebo suggest that ...
More older parents are caring for an adult child with dementia while dealing with their own long-term care needs.
In other words, I fidget — and it’s bad. Fortunately, I have a bunch of accessories, toys, and gadgets to help with that. I’ve invested in quite a few over the years and some stand out more ...
Moderate-to-vigorous exercise may lower dementia risk, a recent study finds. Even just 35 minutes a week may lower dementia risk by 41%. Brain health experts explain how to lower your risk of ...
For some, persistent daytime drowsiness can be more than just a function of getting older — it could be a warning sign of dementia. A new study has pinpointed when sleepiness during the day is a ...
According to goldencarers.com, many activities can be planned for those individuals who are visually impaired. Vision ...
Research connects vision to a later dementia diagnosis. Scientists found visual sensitivity tests could predict dementia up to 12 years before it was diagnosed. Neurologists say more work is ...