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Maintaining a Cognitive Reserve
…50 years of age. After age 65, the risk of dementia doubles every five years. Presently, more than a quarter of those over 85 suffer from dementia, and with the “baby boomers” (those born between 1946 and 1964) now reaching their golden years, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s will become…
Brighten Your Day, Brighten Your Mood
…elderly residents of several group care facilities. The study involved 189 residents, 90 percent of whom were female and 87 percent of whom had dementia. Either bright lights (described as “whole day bright,” around 1,000 lux) or dim bulbs (around 300 lux) were installed in the ceilings and left…
