Use of day services improved cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Yasuyuki HonjoKazuki IdeHajime TakechiPublished in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2020)
DS use significantly improved the cognitive function of AD patients. However, most DS users in Japan are older and have severe dementia. Patients who are younger, have more education, or have mild dementia dislike using DS. As a significant difference was found in the MMSE scores between the two groups after 6 months, DS use appears to be a useful non-drug therapy.
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