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Hearing loss and dementia may be linked, but there is a silver lining here.
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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering virtual memory screenings through its National Memory Screening Program, free. It’s easy to get one.
Virtual Reality Revolutionizing Dementia Care
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Teun’s Free Calendar Clock for Dementia
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This free “Calendar Clock” app assists caregivers and people with dementia with their daily schedule. This reduces frustrating “time-disorientation.” It also offers monitoring, appointments, and video calling. This all provides a sense of security to both caregiver and care-receiver. It is a free application co-created by many real-world users.
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The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.
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.
NanoDevices Trap Dangerous Alzheimer’s Plaque
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Nanodevices are the newest weapon in medicine’s growing arsenal to fight Alzheimer’s. They capture dangerous peptides before they can assemble to form Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain.
Hearing Aids Postpone Dementia for Seniors
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A groundbreaking study determined hearing aids reduce cognitive decline. The extensive research spanned 25 years and included over 3,000 people. Find out how much hearing aids help.
50% Less Memory Loss by Improving Sight & Hearing
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See how hearing aids and cataract surgery slow memory loss and fight cognitive decline. Learn what vision & hearing interventions can do to fight dementia.
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