Can meaningful activities slow dementia's toll? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT05159869
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a personalized activity plan for 61 people with early-stage dementia. The goal was to see if meaningful activities could help maintain thinking skills and ease difficult symptoms. Participants worked with researchers to design activities they enjoyed, with plans to adapt as the disease progressed.
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Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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