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Agitation and Anxiety in Alzheimer’s

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.

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Verilux Happylight Therapy Lamp

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.

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Dementia Neighborhood

The Dementia-Friendly Neighborhood

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.

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Is Leqembi Shrinking the Alzheimer’s or the Brain?

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.

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5-in-1 Handybar Eases Getting In and Out of Cars

This grab-bar for cars makes getting in and out an easy affair. It glides into any door-latch. Its heavy-duty construction allows an elderly person to lean on it with their full body weight as they enter or exit their vehicle. Kit includes door straps for added ease.

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Designing Rooms for Dementia

FREE 32-PAGE BOOK: Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference.

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Can Your Memory Go Completely?

As long as you’re awake, take comfort in knowing that it is simply not possible to lose your memory completely. Learn about different types of memory, what types are affected by memory loss and which types are protected.

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