Nobody Ever Told Me! 14 Lessons from a Dementia Caregiver
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During our dementia journey, I made lots of mistakes. I learned many lessons including these 14. Perhaps they can help you.
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The Reel Truth: Senior’s Home Abuse Caught on Camera
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PREVENTING ELDER ABUSE VIDEO:
How trustworthy are care facilities? Care professionals are self-sacrificing, hard-working and compassionate. Yet, one careless moment can quickly snowball into elder abuse. Watch this true story.
Barbara Will Change Your Attitude to Dementia
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FILM: “BARBARA” is a highly successful British film on dementia. It improves relationships between people with dementia, caregivers, doctors & nurses. “Barbara” is a must-see.
Elder Abuse in Dementia: Signs to Look For, How to Help
February 21, 2024
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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.
Forever Remember Me As Loving You
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This elegant film-short beautifully portrays love’s endurance despite Alzheimer’s.
10 In-Home Care Tips, by Comfort Keepers
February 9, 2024
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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.
When Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Diagnose the Caregiver’s Health, Too
January 27, 2024
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PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner’s health during Alzheimer’s.
With a quick inquiry, nurses and doctors can easily spot caregivers needing enhanced support. Find out how simple & essential this can be.
Alzheimer’s Lesson 1: Love is Ever Evolving
January 26, 2024
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SHORT FILM: When a ski trip is delayed for a quick visit to a Mom with Alzheimer’s, one precious moment sheds light on everything.
What Causes Sundowning? Frustration or Chemistry?
January 7, 2024
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In “SUNDOWNING SYNDROME,” people with dementia show high levels of anxiety, agitation, overactivity and delirium. It typically occurs in late afternoon and evening, before their normal time to go to bed. Learn how brain biology explains “sundowning.”
Doorway Memory Loss Explained
January 5, 2024
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Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to forget what it was? It turns out, doors themselves are to blame for these strange memory lapses. Can this contribute to dementia’s wandering, confusion and problems with traveling?
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