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The world's largest dementia research experiment conducted by scientists at University College London, which takes the form of a video game called Sea Hero Quest, has indicated the ability to navigate declines throughout life. Players aged 19 were 74% accurate at playing the game, but accuracy fell year by year until it reached 46% at age 75. Read more....  People living with dementia around the world
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Read an article about why senior care providers and geriatricians believe doll therapy is an alternative to medication in helping treat behavioral issues in dementia patients.  Treating behavioral issues in dementia patients using doll therapy instead of medications An article published in the Journal of Nature indicates that human life expectancy is limited to approximately 115 years.  Geriatric Concierge Center, Dr Ayati The Saratoga Library has launched a new program called Adult Social Hour. Each Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the library invites residents to come socialize, meet community members, play games, do puzzles, listen to lectures, chat or have coffee. The program will take place in the library’s group study room. The program is based on the idea that socialization is an important part of the aging process, which is highlighted in Dr. Mehrdad Ayati’s book, “Paths to Healthy Aging.”  Dr Ayati geriatrician, board certified in geriatric and family medicine, Geriatric Concierge Center A drug called aducanumab has shown positive effects for treating Alzheimer's, reports an article in BBC  Doctor Ayati, expert in Alzheimer's disease A 2009 study found that participants who reported getting less than seven hours of sleep per night over the course of a 14-day period were nearly three times more likely to fall ill when exposed to the common cold virus than those who got at least eight hours. And a 2015 study came to similar conclusions. Participants who reported getting less than six hours of sleep a night over the course of just one week were more than four times more likely to come down with the common cold than those who slept more than seven hours -- and those who slept less than five hours were even more susceptible.  Doctor Ayati's clinic, Geriatric Concierge Center Read the CNN article about why the best time to get the flu shot is between Halloween and Thanksgiving  Geriatric Concierge Center, Dr. Ayati's Office Dr Ayati geriatrician is speaking about sleep patterns in the elderly at Campbell library9/21/2016 Doctor Ayati, founder of Geriatric Concierge Center and author of Paths to Healthy Aging, is talking about Sleep Patterns as We Age at Campbell Library on Nov 1st from 7:00-8:00 PM Dr. Mehrdad Ayati, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Director of Geriatrics Concierge Center, is talking about "Geriatrics: Over Medication" On Monday Oct 31st from 12:15 to 1:30 PM at The Rotary Club of Palo Alto.  Dr. Mehrdad Ayati board certified in Geriatric and Family medicine and Founder of Geriatric Concierge Center Your Golden Years? Caregiving and the Longevity Boom. Mehrdad Ayati, M.D., geriatrician, educator and author, will examine quality-of-life issues pertaining to long-term caregiving and decision-making within a culture fixated on anti-aging “cures.”  Doctor Ayati, board certified in geriatric and family medicine and the founder of Geriatric Concierge Center |
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