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Does looking at old photos help people with dementia?

Does looking at old photos help people with dementia? A variety of studies have been done on this and the answer is a clear YES. There’s nothing like a photograph of themselves as a child, a family member, or a vacation to inspire those experiencing dementia to recall past memories. According to alzheimers.net, “image association through photographs can play a key role in allowing those living with dementia to reminisce about pleasant times in their lives, just as it can also help them to be engaged in the present moment by helping them remember the people in their lives.” For more on this you can review this blog post by Texas Alzheimer’s. https://www.txalz.org/blog/powerofphotos/

10 Ways to Use the Power of Photos for Dementia Care - Alzheimer's Texas Reminiscence is a way of reviewing past events that is usually a very positive and rewarding activity. Even if the person with dementia cannot participate verbally it can still give them pleasure to be involved in reflections on their past. It can also be a means of distraction if the person becomes...

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