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Non-pharmacologic treatments may be more effective for psychiatric symptoms of dementia

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A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests outdoor activities were more clinically effective than anti-psychotic medication for treating physical aggression in patients with dementia. For patients with physical agitation, massage and touch therapy were more efficacious than usual care or caregiver support.

Source: ScienceDaily.com