Social interaction can help fight depression in people with dementia

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Social and group activities can help fight depression in people with dementia, new research has found.

Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Brighton and Sussex Medical School, have analyzed the use of cognitive stimulation as an for people with dementia.

Cognitive stimulation is a nonpharmacological treatment for dementia which typically includes group activities emphasizing .

The assessment carried out by the researchers found that these treatments can reduce symptoms of depression in people with dementia as well as having a on memory and dementia ratings.

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