Speaking more than one language delays the onset of dementia Alzheimer's Society 'Previous studies have shown that fluency in two languages can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. This development shows that being bilingual could delay symptoms for those with other forms of dementia too, and highlights that a person's level of ... |
Day: November 7, 2013
Rotary’s goal: Alzheimer’s dementia support – Ponte Vedra Recorder
Ponte Vedra Recorder | Rotary's goal: Alzheimer's dementia support Ponte Vedra Recorder Ponte Vedra Beach Rotarians have a dream: a convenient community day care center affordably serving senior citizens afflicted with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and their families. To make this dream come true, the Rotary club today announced that ... |
Speaking a second language delays dementias, even in the illiterate, study finds – NBCNews.com
Speaking a second language delays dementias, even in the illiterate, study finds NBCNews.com Conducted in Hyderabad, India, the largest study of its kind so far found that speaking two languages slowed the start of three types of dementia — including Alzheimer's disease — by an average of 4.5 years. “Being bilingual is a particularly ... |