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2. Lighting for the elderly - Wikipedia

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   Lighting for the elderly. Designing lighting for the elderly requires special consideration and care from architects and lighting designers. As people age, they experience neurodegeneration in the retina and in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). Less light reaches the back of the eyes because the pupils decrease in size as one ages, the lens ...

3. Wandering (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   Wandering (dementia) Wandering occurs when a person with dementia roams around and becomes lost or confused about their location. It is a common behavior that can cause great risk for the person, and is often the major priority (and concern) for caregivers. It is estimated to be the most common form of disruption from people with dementia ...

4. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Assistive technology ( AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation), eating ...

5. Hearing aids may reduce your risk of dementia by half ... - AOL

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   For people facing a greater threat of cognitive decline, getting hearing aids could cut your risk in half, according to a new study. Cognitive decline is a reduction in abilities that can range ...

6. Best hearing aids for seniors in 2024, according to experts ...

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   RIC devices are generally considered more powerful and work best for those with more severe to profound hearing loss. The hearing aids come in nine colors to choose from: Chroma Grey, Steel Grey ...

7. Melatonin as a medication and supplement - Wikipedia

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   A 2020 Cochrane review found no evidence that melatonin helped sleep problems in people with moderate to severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. [36] A 2019 review found that while melatonin may improve sleep in minimal cognitive impairment, after the onset of Alzheimer's disease it has little to no effect. [37]