MINDFULNESS TRAINING was shown to brighten outlook on life for people with dementia, as well as caregivers. Northwestern University found that just eight sessions of
UPLIFTING VIDEO: Canada’s Peel Region took a big risk, with a plan to transform its long-term dementia-care home, hoping that residents – and staff –
BETTER COMMUNICATION: Which words are easier and harder for people with dementia? When finding the right word or comprehending a complex phrase becomes difficult, helpful
10 TIPS: Never argue, instead agree, Never force, instead reinforce.
TEEPA VIDEO: How do I stay protected from Coronavirus, when caring for a physically healthy person with dementia? Physical contact is unavoidable — forget 6
CBS VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: Bans on visitors at senior facilities , fewer people dropping in at home, and social distancing may be harsh and confusing
TEEPA CARE TIPS – VIDEO: Dale asked Teepa about bringing home Mom after she recovered from COVID-19. How do we keep her and ourselves safe?
PROFESSIONALS – VIDEO: Doctors, nurses and caregivers must work together to diagnose Alzheimer’s. There simply is no one-stop test. Even after considering signs and symptoms,
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Explores different types of dementia, tips on alternative types of care, caregiver stresses, how testing is done, legal problems, and creative
HEALTH TIPS: Caregivers, are you taking care of you? You can only care for somebody as much as you care for yourself. Whether family-caregiver or
POLICE DASH CAM VIDEO + ARTICLE:
See a man with Alzheimer’s driving 60 MPH (100kph) at police, against traffic, on New Year’s. Learn how-and-when to help a person with Alzheimer’s hand in the car keys.
VIDEO+ARTICLE CARE TIP: Midnight snacks are great on New Year’s Eve and even greater on midnight dementia-care shifts. Learn how late-night munchies solved a nurse’s wandering & behavior problems.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. (Lao Tzu)
Researchers found in a study that people who developed dementia were more likely to have their credit rating drop at least two and a half years before the diagnosis. Some had problems managing their money up to six years before. Find out more.
Scientists say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should be the target of Alzheimer’s dementia therapies. The researchers said treatment might lie in normalizing the levels of a specific brain protein.
Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.
A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.
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