Elderly female Alzheimer's disease patient in a care home plays a game of chequers (draughts) that tests her memory, hand mobility and dexterity. The

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Elderly female Alzheimer's disease patient in a care home plays a game of chequers (draughts) that tests her memory, hand mobility and dexterity. The progression of Alzheimer's disease (dementia) can be monitored in this way. A psychologist is playing with her.

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