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Do dementia patients like to be read to? The surprising benefits of storytelling

Reading is a skill often retained in procedural memory, long after short-term memory begins to fade. This remarkable resilience means that for many families and caregivers, the answer to "Do dementia patients like to be read to?" is a resounding yes, though the enjoyment is nuanced. This activity can provide profound emotional connection and cognitive stimulation, bringing comfort and joy to someone living with dementia.