The Latino Alzheimer’s Coalition For Advocacy, Research and Education (LA CARE) is a coalition to collaborate and work towards addressing the needs of Latino caregivers caring for family members with dementia. Currently, statistics show that Alzheimer’s affects the Latino community in relatively higher numbers than the general population, so LA CARE was created to connect […]
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Alzheimer’s disease affects the whole family, including children — especially when a parent or grandparent is diagnosed. Young people might have questions about what’s happening as the disease progresses. It’s important to answer these questions honestly and discuss the changes the disease might bring. Depending on a child’s age, your approach to talking with them
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NOTE: This article is a continuation of Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1. Now that it has been decided that traveling is a worthwhile and realistic decision, and you have begun the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may have further questions about types of travel and available resources. Once a location has been
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In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
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According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the older we get, the more likely we are to use more prescription and nonprescription medicines. Some older adults face challenges with remembering to take these medications or organizing them effectively. This can increase the chance of harmful side effects, drug interactions, and other medication-related problems (MRPs).
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Neighbors are often unsung heroes, ready to watch the dog when we’re out of town or lend a cup of sugar when we don’t have time to make a grocery run. Aging adults especially can benefit from having a supportive, caring community around them. With over 60 million Americans aged 65 and older, it’s likely
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Gail’s family and friends always warned her that your vision changes as you age, but she didn’t really believe them. All too often, while her mother struggled to read the menu in a dimly lit restaurant, fishing through a bag for her trusted pair of readers, Gail would laugh and roll her eyes. After all,
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Mark your calendars for the “Golden Years, Golden Minds” Brain Health Summit on September 20 from 10a.m. to 1p.m. The event will be held at the Kroc Center Chicago. Find more information below!
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The gradual loss of precious memories, recognizing loved ones and loss of self is a sad reality for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. It can leave a person feeling isolated and disconnected from their surroundings and the people who love them. As a caregiver, creating activities that remind your loved one
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It’s almost time! The 10th Annual Englewood Community Health Fair is taking place on August 8th from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The event will feature resource booths from various community partners, who will also help provide health screenings, general health information, school supplies and so much more! For more information, contact organizer Tarisha Washington at tarisha_washington@rush.edu.
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