Reminiscing can help an Alzheimer’s patient remember past

Recovered memories can be as revealing to families as to patients. Today's mobile technology is prompting offspring to embark on projects documenting their parents' lives before dementia takes its course states an article in the USA Today. Recording life stories is one way for patients and families to foster and hold onto memories. "Reminiscing is the success of people with dementia," states the Alzheimer's Association. Evoking memories can be as casual as asking a parent to tell a story, or as formal as a professionally produced video. However,  the extent of the project depends on the patient. Memories can be…

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