2017

The National Research Summit on Care, Services and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers

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The National Research Summit on Care, Services and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers is a two-day meeting of researchers, service providers, persons with dementia, family caregivers, and other stakeholder groups. It will be held October 16-17, 2017, at the Natcher Building’s Ruth L. Kirschstein Auditorium of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. NIA’s Division of Behavioral […]

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CDC Public Health Grand Rounds — “Healthy Aging: Promoting Well-being in Older Adults,” on Tuesday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m. (ET).

Dementia Friendly Village Model

KAER Toolkit — Detecting Cognitive Impairment

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The Gerontological Society of America recently released a new resource — KAER Toolkit: 4-Step Process to Detecting Cognitive Impairment and Earlier Diagnosis of Dementia. The goal of the model is to help primary care providers achieve greater awareness of cognition in older adults, increase detection of cognitive impairment, earlier diagnostic evaluation and referrals for education

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Dementia Specific Care Coordination Models

Home safety checklist for a person with Alzheimer’s

Tips for dealing with forgetfulness

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People experiencing forgetfulness can use a variety of techniques that may help them stay healthy and deal with changes in their memory and mental skills.

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What to do when a person living with Alzheimer’s disease hides things

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A person with Alzheimer’s disease may start rummaging or searching through cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and other places where things are stored.

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10 Things Caregivers Can Do to Help Their Loved One with Dementia During a Hospital Stay

Training Curriculum: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

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Currently, more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. Training for the primary care workforce about dementia, and caring for those affected, is essential.

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