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UPLIFTING AND IDEA-FILLED VIDEO: In picturesque Arnsberg, townsfolk are finding ways to make living with dementia as normal as possible.
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The Dementia-Friendly Neighborhood
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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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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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HOME DESIGN: Use this safety checklist for living at home with dementia. It can alert you to potential hazards.
Good Relationships Protect Our Brains
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HEALTH VIDEO (TED TALK): What keeps brains healthy and minds happy? Dr. Robert Waldinger is directing a rare study, in its 75th year, to find out. Watch him share 3 lessons learned. See good science verify practical wisdom on healthy living.
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VIDEO: Men and women living into their nineties are the fastest growing segment in the US population. What determines who will make it into their 90s, and in what condition? The “90+” research study is hoping to find out. Learn more.
Elder Abuse in Dementia: Signs to Look For, How to Help
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PROTECTING OUR ELDERS: Many people with dementia are victims of elder abuse. Abuse happens at home and in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Learn the signs. Find out how to help.
10 In-Home Care Tips, by Comfort Keepers
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Caring at home for Alzheimer’s or dementia? Comfort Keepers partnered with Dr. Alexis Abramson, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Gerontologist. See 10 tips to enhance each day.
Successful Bathing with Dementia
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Refusal to bathe is common in people with dementia. Here are a dozen simple techniques to make bathing easier.
The Alzheimer’s Garden
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This isn’t any ordinary garden! It’s home to a very special group of people living well with Alzheimer’s.
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