Study Shows People With Memory Loss “Remember” Feelings Associated With Negative Experiences
Posted by BSadmin - 16/04/10 at 09:04 amUniversity of Iowa researchers found that people with memory loss “remember” feelings associated with happy or sad experiences, even though they don’t remember the experience itself. The lead author, Justin Feinstein, stated the findings demonstrate that a friendly visit or phone call may make a person with Alzheimer’s happy after the visit or phone call itself is forgotten. Conversely, neglect or abuse by nursing home staff “may leave the patient feeling sad, frustrated and lonely even though the patient can’t remember why.” The study demonstrates that persons with memory loss do suffer psychological harm from neglect and abuse, and underscores the need to treat persons with memory loss with dignity and respect.
If you or someone you know has been harmed by neglect or abuse in a nursing home or care facility, you may contact Benjamin Gideon at bgideon@bermansimmons.com
For more on the study, go to: Even as Memory Fades, Emotions Linger