Sunday, July 29, 2018

Just 10 Minutes of Daily Chat Can Aid Well-Being of Dementia Patients

The average person with dementia in a nursing home experiences only two minutes of social interaction each day.  A new e-learning program that trains caregivers to engage in meaningful social interaction with dementia patients shows great promise for improving the well-being of the patient, according to a new UK study.

“Care home staff are under a lot of pressure — it’s a really tough job. It’s a challenging environment for both residents living with dementia and staff,” said...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/07/29/just-10-minutes-of-daily-chat-can-aid-well-being-of-dementia-patients/137381.html

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