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Nascher, New York, says that ,senile debility cannot be prevented, jbut Its effects can be relieved, the mental attitude Improved and a sem'blance of vigor restored. The cause is waste of musole, cartilage, bona and nerve tissue, consequent on impaired metabolism. That which improves the mental condition and Increases hope will improve the debility. When ambition and interest in work are lost erectness and inltlaitive are also lost. Ageing is in great part due to mental influences. Mental stimulation through physical influences is the natural method of overcoming mental depression. Phosphorus and arsenic are useful drugs for this purpose. Hygienic and dietetic measures to lessen waste are useful. Food should be nutritious and 6uch as require little digestive effort. Stiffness of the joints is due to hardening of the ligaments and moist heat followed by massage Is ot temporary benefit. The use of a cane for support in walking, and a comfortable armed rocking chair to support the arms, helps to acquire a better position. True senile dementia due to senile changes in the brain Is a progressive enfeeblement. Marked improvement follows small doses of morphine. This is only temporary and a habit may be formed.—Medical Record.
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