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Communication chart for dementia patients

CHENNAI: Vision Age India, a registered voluntary organisation working for the welfare of the elderly, has come up with a communication chart that can be put up near the bed of dementia patients.

The chart has pictures of food, water, coffee and tea, a plate of munchies, besides a host of other needs that the elderly would like to express. Visit vai@visionageindia.org.

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