>>Multilingualism May Help Slow Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease

>>Multilingualism May Help Slow Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease

(Montreal) -- Experts say that being bilingual may be beneficial to slowing the degeneration of the brain caused by Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal say the area of the brain used for memory showed larger structural volumes, cognitive and functional preservation for people with Alzheimer's that speak multiple languages. Learning another language later in life could still provide benefits. Alzheimer's disease is responsible for about two-thirds of dementia cases.