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Medicare will fund a UCSF initiative that has been replicated across the country for its success in reducing ER visits and caregiver depression.
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Wives’ Care Partnering Tips
October 5, 2023
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Two wives caring for their husbands with dementia generously share their experiences and offer caregiving tips to those find themselves in a similar position with a loved one.
Love Never Forgets at the Ruvo Center
September 6, 2023
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Verna and Jerry Kinersly were happily married for nearly 68 years. See why they were glad to have found the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Keys Bags Names Words
August 31, 2023
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“Keys Bags Names Words” is a hopeful Alzheimer’s movie. The film portrays stories of young scientists and artists from around the world in, their effort to help those who are affected.
Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia
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Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.
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The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.
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.
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