Cognitive Labs

New research points out the difficulties in treating those diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries. More on the article, originally published in the Washington Post.

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Exposing Alzheimer's patients to "humor therapy" appears as effective as psychiatric drugs in reducing the agitation that often plagues those struggling with dementia, new Australian research suggests.

In a three-month period, nursing home residents who actively participated in a weekly two-hour clowning session involving music, mime and humorous props showed improvement.