Virtual Reality Revolutionizing Dementia Care
October 1, 2023
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M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.
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Teun’s Free Calendar Clock for Dementia
September 29, 2023
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This free “Calendar Clock” app assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces frustrating “time-disorientation.” It also offers monitoring, appointments, and video calling. This all provides a sense of security to both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.
Is Forgetfulness Normal or Not?
September 28, 2023
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It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?
The Heart Still Remembers
September 27, 2023
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Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
PrecivityAD™ Blood Test Helps Diagnose Alzheimer’s
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Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.
Thought of the Week: Love Outshines Dementia
September 26, 2023
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There is one thing dementia cannot take away,And that is love.Love is not a memory –It is a feeling that resides inside.
Is Sitting Bad for the Brain? Maybe Not.
September 24, 2023
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Is keeping seated and sedentary, while intellectually stimulated, part of the best way to care for your brain?
Announcing the 4th Annual Maude’s Awards Winners for 2023
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Maude’s Awards: Recognizing Innovation in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Thought of the Week: Tender Hand
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When we honestly ask ourselves, which person in our lives means the most to us, We find that it is those who have chosen to
Garden of Remembrance
September 19, 2023
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The aptly titled ‘Garden Of Remembrance’ tells the story of a married couple dealing with the early onset of dementia and the feelings of a husband who’s “Lost between the here and now/Somewhere that he can’t be found” and his wife. Stunning, beautiful & poignant.
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