Researchers have found evidence that the physical and mental decline of Alzheimer’s patients was slower for patients who have a close relationship with their caregivers. This is like the beneficial effects of common pharmaceutical drugs for this condition. It’s an awesome concept. If you are interested in learning more of these findings, read “Caregiver Closeness and Alzheimer’s” compiled by the Natural Standards Research Collaboration and presented in the August, 2009, issue of Natural Standard’s Integrative Medicine Newsletter.