Dementia – Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities, while Alzheimer’s disease is a specific disease that causes dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, but other conditions can also lead to dementia. Essentially, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, but not all dementia is Alzheimer’s.
DRUG FREE ALZHEIMER’S THERAPY
Delaying Alzheimer’s onset by five years could save 30,000 lives a year Whilst the causes of dementia remain unclear, interventions focusing on encouraging more regular physical activity are likely to be particularly effective at combating the disease.. With findings linking table tennis as a potentially effective treatment for the symptoms of on-set Alzheimer’s, BAT is committed to a campaign of:
- RESEARCH: Exploring the benefits that table tennis therapy could have for those living with on-set Alzheimer’s
- DEVELOPMENT: Creating specialist equipment that will directly support this therapeutic activity
- DELIVERY: Providing specially devised programmes and expert training for care settings and staff
EMPOWERING BODY & MIND
Now is a crucial time for action on dementia. Research is necessary to develop innovative ways to prevent Alzheimer’s,drive advances in new methods of treatment,and find fresh ways of caring for people affected by the condition. BAT thinks this is an incredibly important area to explore and will be delivering an original piece of research to show how table tennis could:
- Improve hand-eye coordination
- Stimulate the Hippocampus
- Extend long-term memory
- Delay cognitive decline
- Enhance motor skills
Could ping pong help Alzheimer’s?
Controlling or reducing symptoms of Alzheimer’s is most commonly done with very expensive medication which can have unpleasant side effects. Now, a London hospital is to conduct a study into a more fun and cost effective alternative. The key, it’s believed, could be playing ping pong. As Tolu Adeoye reports.
TT: A Game Changer for Alzheimer’s Patients on World Alzheimer’s Day
September 21st marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on millions of lives worldwide. On this important occasion, we want to shed light on a unique way to improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease – the sport of table tennis.
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The dream is a widespread implementation of our effective,
formalized and carefully supervised programs in “table tennis
therapy” through an exclusive approach dedicated to enhancing
the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Could ping pong help Alzheimer’s? – BBC London
Ping pong and the fight against Alzheimer’s
SAEF Table Tennis Therapy Program – sportandart1
Anyone Can Play Table Tennis
Table tennis is one of the most adaptable and inclusive sports there is for people with all kinds of disabilities.