The impact of mild cognitive impairment and dementia on social skills

September 16, 2024

Research using participants from one of Australia’s largest and longest running studies of aging has looked at the impact of mild cognitive impairment and dementia on a person’s ability to interact in social contexts.

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The impact of mild cognitive impairment and dementia on social skills

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