A new study relating to dementia-care finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care.
TEEPA VIDEO: THE STRESS of dementia on caregivers is unique. See Teepa Snow shine her special light on what to do about the stress.
Alzheimer’s… So many memories stolen, So many hearts broken… We need a cure. Share this photo to show your support.
CBS NEWS – DIET VIDEO: One artificially-sweetened drink per day could double risk of stroke or dementia. See CBS Dr. Tara Narula discuss the brain-effects of diet drinks, with links to subsequent research reinforcing her claim.
FILM SHORT: Meet 6 people living fulfilling lives with dementia. This award-winning, true film explores the needs and feelings of real people with dementia.
If your loved one asks a little too often, “What’s the time?” “What day is it?”, easily solve the problem with these Battery-Operated Dementia-Calendar-Clocks. No wires, hang them on any wall, stand them on any table.
UCLA CAREGIVER TRAINING VIDEO: Agitation and anxiety create resistance in people with Alzheimer’s and frustration for their caregivers. Learn techniques to solve and resolve these difficult moments.
In dementia, quality light improves mood, awareness and vision. Therapeutic lamps go further, reducing Alzheimer’s agitation, getting sleep cycles on schedule and easing depression. See the benefits.
Becoming more friendly to people with dementia is so crucial. See how “The Dementia Friends” initiative revolutionized an entire community to rally around its members with dementia.
Leqembi and Kisunla are the new Alzheimer’s immunotherapies. A loss of brain volume associated with these immunotherapies may be caused by the removal of amyloid plaques, rather than the loss of neurons or brain tissue. A new study sheds light on what’s going on.
As Mom can no longer speak and give consent, Saskia can’t get power of attorney or access her Mom’s medical records. See Saskia explain the importance of early diagnosis.
Teepa Snow is the best of all the recognized experts on how to work with dementia patients. See her demonstrate how to engage people in early and mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
This pleasant poem highlights how people living with dementia may be feeling.
It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
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