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  2. Dementia Treatments: Medication, Therapy, Diet, and Exercise

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    Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a structured program for groups of people with mild to moderate dementia. At meetings, the group does mentally engaging activities, like talking about ...

  3. 11 Early Signs of Dementia: What to Watch Out For - Healthline

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    reasoning and problem-solving abilities. language skills. communication. focus. Depending on the cause, if a doctor diagnoses dementia early, treatment options may help slow cognitive decline. 1 ...

  4. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Wikipedia

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    Early intervention programs for children living in low socioeconomic situations, such as the Head Start Program, began showing up around the country. Education was soon at the forefront of many political agendas. As of the early 1970s, U.S. public schools accommodated 1 out of 5 children with disabilities.

  5. Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy: Uses, Benefits, and Examples

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    Efficacy of cognitive remediation on activities of daily living in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. https ...

  6. Reading disability - Wikipedia

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    Definition. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines reading disability or dyslexia as follows: "Dyslexia is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read. These individuals typically read at levels significantly lower than expected despite having normal intelligence.

  7. Brain Exercises for Dementia: How They Help The Mind - WebMD

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    So games, puzzles, and other types of brain training may help slow memory loss and other mental problems. One study involved more than 2,800 adults 65 and older. They went to up to 10 hour-long ...

  8. Learning disability - Wikipedia

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    Learning disability, learning disorder, or learning difficulty (British English) is a condition in the brain that causes difficulties comprehending or processing information and can be caused by several different factors. Given the "difficulty learning in a typical manner", this does not exclude the ability to learn in a different manner.

  9. Prevent Wandering: Tips for Caregivers - WebMD

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    This can be a good way to prevent wandering if you plan to be in a crowd. Put up a fence. It can be expensive, but putting up a fence -- with secured gates -- can stop wandering while giving your ...