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Date Submitted:
12/12/07
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Acupressure May Help Dementia Patients
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Regular acupressure treatment helps reduce agitated behavior in dementia patients, according to a small study by Taiwanese researchers. Acupressure involves the application of pressure to certain points of the body. This study of 20 dementia patients found that 15-minute acupressure sessions given twice a day, five days a week, led to noticeable improvements, including reduced wandering and less verbal and physical aggression.
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