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Steven Szalaj

BBC News - Active brain 'keeps dementia at bay' - 37 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...health-23159127

brain dementia activity

shared by Steven Szalaj on 04 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Steven Szalaj on 04 Jul 13
     
    Results of a study published in Neurology that adds weight to the idea that dementia onset can be delayed by lifestyle factors such as reading writing, exercise and diet.
Jacquelyn Karney

For Anxious Dementia Patients, Robot Pets May Be A Solution - 10 views

www.science20.com/...ot_pets_may_be_solution-115320

shared by Jacquelyn Karney on 28 Jul 13 - No Cached
    • Jacquelyn Karney
      Jacquelyn Karney on 28 Jul 13
       
      I think that is interesting.  I bet that a real pet would be better though
  • It can show emotions such as surprise, happiness and anger, can learn its own name and learns to respond to words that its owner uses frequently.
    • Jacquelyn Karney
      Jacquelyn Karney on 28 Jul 13
       
      That is pretty amazing but these emotions aren't "real" since the robot has no brain!
  • owever, the presence of animals in residential care home settings can place residents at risk of infection or injury and create additional duties for nursing staff. Robots would obviously alleviate that.
    • Jacquelyn Karney
      Jacquelyn Karney on 28 Jul 13
       
      What do you think of robot pets?  What are the pros and cons?
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