One small but well conducted study showed promising effects of bright light therapy on restlessness and disturbed sleep for people with dementia.
Light therapy in dementia care.
This is especially true in cold winter months and for people with limited mobility and limited access to the outdoors.
It is thought to affect the brain chemicals related to mood and sleep.
Bright light therapy is a promising new treatment that can help dementia patients.
Diane has read about bright light treatment for persons with depression and dementia and asks whether she should invest in a special lamp or goggles for her mother.
A study of 60 older adults with dementia measured the effects of bright light therapy as compared to low intensity light exposure.
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It found that bright light therapy was associated with significantly reduced levels of both depression and agitation.
A light therapy box is a special lamp like device that is brighter than normal indoor lighting devices.
Patients with dementia may have problems.
Light therapy is a popular non medication treatment for individuals experiencing disruptions in their biological rhythms and temperament.
Studies find light therapy offers several benefits to seniors with dementia the ecumen study.
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