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As research continues, those involved say this would be a game changer, especially for patients with very limited options.
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“Once this reserve has been used up and dementia is diagnosed, however, these people are already at a more advanced stage of the underlying disease and clinical progression will be faster.
As research continues, those involved say this would be a game changer, especially for patients with very limited options.
Most studies have been too small or too short to effectively test the effect of brain training on slowing the progression of dementia.” However, Dr Manio added that despite the lack of evidence ...