Dementia Caregiver’s House Tech Tour
August 16, 2023
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The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.
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The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing
August 13, 2023
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People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”
Jason Answers Questions About His Life with Dementia
August 10, 2023
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What’s it like having early-onset dementia? Find out today from Jason, who shares his answers with viewers who have asked about his experiences and those of his wife Leslie.
Aphasia: Word Jumbles in Alzheimer’s
August 9, 2023
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Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.
Redirecting Dementia
August 3, 2023
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Gary, a former dentist living in a dementia care center, gets confused — and it worries him. See staff “redirect” him and relieve his anxiety.
Cuddly Robotic Pet Boosts Mood in Dementia
August 2, 2023
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Researchers in Florida find that robotic pet cats improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Find out more.
Sundowning Care from Sunset ’til Sunrise
July 30, 2023
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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.
Care Tip: Stop Correcting Them!
July 20, 2023
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Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse. She offers a quick tip for caregivers, friends and family when visiting or living with someone with dementia to help smooth the way. Watch now.
Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment
July 12, 2023
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People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.
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