Crabby Old Man
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INSPIRATIONAL POEM: One man’s sole bequest to posterity provides a glimpse into his heart – and life – during his final days as a patient
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Why is Lewy Body Dementia So Misdiagnosed?
June 12, 2022
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DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: Robin William’s wife said getting his Lewy Body diagnosis was like playing Whack-a-Mole. She would ask, “Which symptom is it this month?” See
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Alzheimer’s & Incontinence
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CARE TIPS: Here are some good ways you can deal with incontinence in dementia care.
Heat, Hyperthermia & Dementia
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SUMMERTIME ALERT: Summer and dementia are a tricky combination. In dementia, be careful with the danger of hyperthermia (a kind of overheating) almost any summer
9 Tips for Coping with Agitation and Aggression
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MOODINESS: As Alzheimer’s progresses, people may become more agitated or aggressive. Check out 9 tips for handling it.
How Lewy Bodies Affect Life Expectancy
June 6, 2022
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DEMENTIA WITH LEWY BODIES and other dementias are caused by proteins called Lewy bodies. How long can one live with them? Mayo Clinic researchers help
8 Ladies with Dementia Thrive in 1 Small-Group Home
June 5, 2022
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LIVING WITH DEMENTIA – VIDEO: New “Small-Group Homes” are opening for people with Alzheimer’s. See how this evolution in dementia-care is helping people thrive.
Dementia Care Eased by Monthly Check-Ins
June 5, 2022
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A monthly, 40-minute phone call from a non-clinical professional may suppress or reverse the trajectory of depression so frequently experienced by family members caring for
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