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“Hand to Earth” by Andy Goldsworthy: Goldsworthy’s work using natural, found resources can serve as inspiration for incorporating art into loss
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Tag Archives: Cognitive neuroscience
Virtual Reality Could Help Diagnose Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The VR test developed by researchers could spot early Alzheimer's disease more efficiently than "gold standard" cognitive tests currently in use
Advancements in technology have been proven to work wonders in the healthy aging realm, particularly for dementia patients. Here at SevenPonds, we’ve covered how virtual reality (VR) specifically can benefit both people with dementia and terminal illness. And now, a … Continue reading
How People with Alzheimer’s Disease Experience Pain
Patients with dementia feel pain but may not be able to communicate it well
Historically, medical professionals thought that people with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions did not feel pain as acutely as other aging adults. According to a WebMD article published in 2006, this was based on the observation that Alzheimer’s patients complained less about pain … Continue reading
