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.
Check out these 5 simple tips for estate planning with dementia. Do they apply to you?
You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
VIDEO: See why the
wonderful Alzheimer’s activities program, “Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caregivers.
The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.
People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.
Ketone-rich diets increase the SIRT3 protein that protects neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But how does it work? Find out more.
People worry about becoming forgetful. Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s or just the passing years? After all, forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Check out these quick ways to tell the difference.
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