Use of bright lighting may improve dementia symptoms for elderly persons
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 20:14
in Psychology & Sociology
The use of daytime bright lighting to improve the circadian rhythm of elderly persons was associated with modest improvement in symptoms of dementia, and the addition of the use of melatonin resulted in improved sleep, according to a study in the 11 June issue of JAMA...
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