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2. Psychological therapies for dementia - Wikipedia

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   Psychological therapies for dementia are starting to gain some momentum. [ when? ] Improved clinical assessment in early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia , increased cognitive stimulation of the elderly, and the prescription of drugs to slow cognitive decline have resulted in increased detection in the early stages.

3. Agitation (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   Medical treatment may begin with a cholinesterase inhibitor, which appears safer than other alternatives although evidence for its efficacy is mixed. If this does not improve the symptoms, atypical antipsychotics may offer an alternative, although they are effective against agitation only in the short-term while posing a well-documented risk of ...

4. Geriatric psychiatry - Wikipedia

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   Geriatric psychiatry, also known as geropsychiatry, psychogeriatrics or psychiatry of old age, is a branch of medicine and a subspecialty of psychiatry dealing with the study, prevention, and treatment of neurodegenerative, cognitive impairment, and mental disorders in people of old age.

5. Warding off dementia means more reading, praying and ... - AOL

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   To ward off dementia, older adults may want to spend more time reading, praying, crafting, listening to music and engaging in other mentally stimulating behaviors, a new study says.

6. Dementia Doctors Share The Changes They Would Make ... - AOL

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   Moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries increase a risk of cognitive decline or dementia even years later by anywhere from two to four times, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. For ...

7. Retiree Mental Health Crisis: The Best & Worst States for ...

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   Every generation views their health and wellness differently. For older Americans, mental health diagnoses are becoming more prevalent. Between 2019 and 2023, the 65+ age group collectively ...