COVID-19: Adjusting to the “new normal” Richard J. Hodes, Director, National Institute on AgingThe COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly changed how we live, work and learn. First and foremost, I want to assure everyone that the safety of older adults, a population known to be at high risk, is paramount to NIH and NIA leadership. The […]
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Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients. There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication skills, including: Using the patient’s preferred form of address to show respect. Establishing a rapport
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Take 15 minutes out of your day to exercise with this quick workout video from Go4Life. Follow along as the instructor guides you through a warm up; strength, balance, and flexibility exercises; and a cool down. All you’ll need is a stable chair, a towel, some light hand weights, and a tennis ball. Tip: If
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The ICRN is proud to welcome the Village of Westmont as the latest Illinois community to be recognized as a national Dementia-Friendly community by Dementia Friendly America. “I want to thank everyone who has been part of this important initiative,” said Ron Gunter, Mayor of Westmont. “Susan Frick with Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Mary
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Dementia Friendly works to bring communities together to support those living with dementia and to empower community members around them. Now during the spread of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, we are all feeling more lonely and disconnected. If you are living with or caring for someone with dementia that feeling is even
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Regular medical care is important for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. These 4 tips may make appointments easier on both you and your loved one: Make an appointment during the person’s best time of day and when the office is not very crowded. Let the office staff know before the visit about the person’s Alzheimer’s
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