elderly patients
06/08/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Robot-dog being used to help dementia patients remember memories
Around 50 million people were diagnosed with dementia in 2017, and the number continues to grow every year. This condition doesn’t only affect the patients, but also the people around them since sufferers are known to lose their memories and go through a decline in other cognitive skills. Fortunately, a robotic dog has been created to use for therapy sessions […]
12/13/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
New study has found exercise to be the best way to prevent falls among elderly
More than just being more prone to falling, the elderly are highly susceptible to fall-related injuries as well. In fact, falls are regarded as the leading cause of injury, hospital admission, and death among those aged 65 and above. Yet according to researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, fall prevention can be accomplished […]
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