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Here is a message from the National Institute on Aging: People with Alzheimer’s may not see as well as they used to, making it a problem to navigate around the house safely. Here are some changes you can make around the house that may reduce their risk of falling: Simplify the home. Too much

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Caring of Caregivers Organically (CoCO): Health Study for Latinas Caring for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia

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When an individual faces Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD), those who assume caregiver roles are also affected in the trajectory of providing care. Consequently, it is crucial to also consider the caregiver’s health and well-being as they may forgo their own health to maintain the health and well-being of their loved one with ADRD.

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60 Minutes: A Deeper Look Inside of Caring For a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

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For 10 years, Dr. Jon LaPook has been checking in on Carol Daly, a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and her caregiver husband, Mike. After a decade, the disease has had a devastating impact on each of them Click the link below: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alzheimers-disease-following-a-couple-from-diagnosis-to-the-final-stages/ 2018 Apr 22 Credit: Jonathan LaPook

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A look at Alzheimer’s on “60 Minutes'” “For Better or For Worse”

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CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook followed Carol and Mike Daly for 10 years, after Carol was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and her husband took on the role of caregiver. Dr. LaPook joins CBSN to discuss his “60 Minutes” report “For Better or For Worse” and Alzheimer’s in the United States. Click on the

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7 Steps You Can Take Today

Addressing Transportation, Dementia and Caregiving

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Title: Dementia, Caregiving & Transportation Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Eastern Register now. Description: The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) collaborated with Dementia Friendly America and Dementia Friendly Prince George’s County, Maryland to conduct a Dementia, Caregiving and Transportation Forum in December 2017. The Forum was designed to identify challenges and

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Will You Remember Me?

Mobility for People with Alzheimer’s

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Why is mobility important to people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners? Driving demands quick reaction time and fast decision making. As a result, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will eventually become unable to drive. Because most adults have relied on driving all their lives, losing that ability can be so disruptive that it jeopardizes

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Publication Dementia, Caregiving and Transportation

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Dementia describes a set of symptoms associated with the progressive decline of an individual’s cognitive function, often becoming severe enough to interfere with everyday activities. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, although dementia can be caused by a number of conditions, such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury (Alzheimer’s Association, 2015).

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