When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.
A tornado has left 40 Alzheimer’s patients on the move. See how dementia is especially vulnerable to natural disasters and bad weather. Learn special steps you can take to help them be prepared.
Vascular dementia has struck a million Americans. It’s often caused by a stroke. Now, startling statistics reveal how easy it is to lower this number. Learn how frequently strokes are prevented when people know the signs and quickly call 911.
How many years does the pollution in your area add to the “age” of your brain?
COLD WEATHER IN THE FORECAST. BE PREPARED: Dementia means vulnerability to cold weather. A drop in body temperature, called mild hypothermia can happen anywhere, even
VIDEO + CHECKLIST OF 15 WARNING SIGNS: Memory problems caused by Alzheimer’s make driving unsafe. See how. Watch this thought-provoking video to open up the
WINTER STORM WATCH – COASTAL ADVISORIES IN EFFECT – People with dementia can be especially vulnerable in a snowstorm. Here are some special steps you
HEALTH & DEMENTIA: Older adults can be particularly vulnerable in cold weather. Here are six ways to stay warm & comfortable during the winter months.
EMERGENCY INFOGRAPH: People with dementia can be especially vulnerable during natural disasters and extreme weather. Read and share this infographic for 6 things to do
WEATHER ALERT – 9 WAYS TO STAY SAFE WITH DEMENTIA: People can lose body heat fast. That’s called hypothermia. Big chills and Alzheimer’s are a
M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.
Teepa Snow is the best of all the recognized experts on how to work with dementia patients. See her demonstrate how to engage people in early and mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Research also suggests that using hearing aids to treat hearing loss may help slow the development of cognitive problems.
GUEST POST: Calendar Clock assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces disorientation in time and the frustration it can cause. Additionally, it offers monitoring capabilities, via its appointments feature and video calling. This all provides a sense of security for everyone, both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.
M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.
Teepa Snow is the best of all the recognized experts on how to work with dementia patients. See her demonstrate how to engage people in early and mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?
Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
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