Mix of Taiji, cognitive therapy and support groups benefits those with dementia
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 19:29
in Psychology & Sociology
Those diagnosed with early stage dementia can slow their physical, mental and psychological decline by taking part in therapeutic programs that combine counselling, support groups, Taiji and qigong, researchers report. Some of the benefits of this approach are comparable to those achieved with anti-dementia medications...
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