Virtual Reality Revolutionizing Dementia Care
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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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Taipei Music School for Dementia
September 28, 2023
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A first-of-its-kind music school has launched in Taipei, offering free lessons to older adults with dementia and other disabilities.
The Dementia Environment in a Care Home
August 17, 2023
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People living with dementia can experience changed perception, often resulting in visual misinterpretation and disorientation –but simple changes in the environment can help.
The Alzheimer’s Garden
July 30, 2023
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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.
Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise
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For 12 years, a special program called “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” has been successfully fighting sundowning.
How ‘Dementia Villages’ Work
July 27, 2023
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Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.
Senior-ER Improves Treatment for Elders
July 19, 2023
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Hospital stays with dementia should focus on elder safety. See a special ER for seniors, equipped with brilliant features that speed comfort and care to this population.
An Australian Travels to Denmark’s Dementia Village to Confront His Diagnosis
July 13, 2023
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Struggling with early onset dementia, Greg Kelly traveled from Australia to Denmark to see what life would be like in a dementia village. He was surprised by what he saw.
Designing Homes for Extra Care
June 22, 2023
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The Housing Learning and Improvement Network looks at the design process and philosophy behind creating a successful Extra Care scheme.
Inside Canada’s New Dementia Village
May 28, 2023
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Canada’s first dementia village enables its inhabitants to live their lives in freedom and dignity, while ensuring they have person-centered care. Learn more.
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