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Nascher, New York, says that senile debility cannot be prevented, but its effects can be relieved, the, mental attitude improved and a semblance of vigor restored. The cause is waste of muscle, cartilage, bone jand nerve tissue, consequent on impaired metabolism. That which improves the mental condition and inp creases hope will improve the debit lty. When ambition and Interest in work are lost erectness and initio jtlve are also lost. Ageing is In great part due to mental influences. Mental stimulation through physical influ* ences is the natural method of overcoming mental depression. Phoajphorus and arsenio are useful drugs [for this purpose. Hyglenio and dietetlc measures to lessen waste are useful. Food should be nutritious and such as require little digestive effort. 'Stiffness of the joints is due to hard* 'ening of the ligaments and moist heat I followed by massage is of temporary 'benefit. The use of a cane for supjport in walking, and a comfortable I [armed rocking chair to support the jarms, helps to acquire a better posijtion. True senile dementia due to senile changes in the brain is a pro gresslve enfeeblement Marked imjProvement follows small doses of morjphine. This is only temporary and a jhabit may be formed.—Medical Record.
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