5 evidence-based tips for living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia
The Bottom Line
- Try one or more of a variety of strategies that can help improve cognition and mental health among people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.
- Visual art therapy may enhance cognitive function and reduce anxiety in people with MCI.
- Non-drug options such as massage therapy, personally tailored interventions, animal-assisted interventions, and pet robot interventions may decrease agitation in adults with dementia.
- Computerized cognitive training has cognitive benefits for people with MCI, while offering those with dementia some assistance in this area as well.
- Combined brain training and physical activity can boost cognitive function in older adults with or without MCI.
- Cognitive training can lessen the severity of depressive symptoms in people with MCI or dementia.
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Jul 07, 2021
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Subject Area
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Health Authorities
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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