Redirecting Dementia
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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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Can miniature towns make dementia care more humane? Designers of The Hogeweyk dementia village in Netherlands believe so.
Off-The-Shelf Technologies That Assist People with Dementia
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There are myriad technologies that can be helpful in making life easier for people with dementia. Learn more.
Chinese Teen Invents Wearable Forget-Me-Not for Grandma
June 9, 2023
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A young Chinese prodigy determined to help his grandmother with Alzheimer’s invented an AI mini-computer to help her recognize family members and find the way home.
Meet ElliQ, Robot Companion to Older Adults
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Meet ElliQ, a friendly little robot companion to brighten the days of older adults who spend most of their time at home.
Whatever Happens, We’re Definitely Doing It Together
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A filmmaker explores how Alzheimer’s revealed the true strength of his mother’s and father’s marriage. Watch now.
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.
Clutter Can Be Helpful in Dementia
May 3, 2023
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Researchers have found that a clutter-free environment may not be helpful to people with dementia — in fact, people with moderate dementia appeared to do better when surrounded by their usual clutter. Learn more.
What is Dementia Like? Find Out.
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What does it actually feel like when one has some form of dementia? Four millennials with dementia in their families find out in a real, visceral way on a special tour.
A Caregiver’s Take on Memory Care
April 16, 2023
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“My wife Theresa, at the age of 49, was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in 2018. In April of 2023, at the age of 54, I placed her into a memory care facility. This is how it went.”
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