Retaining Learning Abilities: Dementia Patients Show Resilience
Dementia patients can still learn new skills, challenging common misconceptions about the disease. A study conducted at Linkoping University in Sweden found that despite severe memory decline, dementia patients were able to learn to use tablet computers more independently over a period of 4-6 weeks. The study also revealed that dementia sufferers could learn from each other without intervention, showing their ability to collaborate and focus on tasks. Engaging dementia patients in meaningful activities based on their interests could tap into their remaining learning capabilities and improve their quality of life.