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NIA/ACL/CDC Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Webinar Series for Professionals

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Get up to speed on the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia, and learn what you need to know to inform, educate, and empower community members, people with dementia, and family caregivers. Presented by the National Institute on Aging (NIA/NIH), the Administration for Community Living (ACL), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Free continuing education […]

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Sign Up for NIA’s New Caregiving E-Mail List

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Caregivers—get helpful resources delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for the NIA for Caregivers list and receive biweekly e-mails with information and tips about: • Alzheimer’s caregiving • Long-distance caregiving • Caregiver health, and more!

Help people with Alzheimer’s stay safe in cold weather

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As winter weather heads our way, be prepared to help people with Alzheimer’s stay safe in cold weather. Make sure the person has the following supplies available: • Warm clothing and blankets • Medications • Flashlights and extra batteries in case power goes out • Food that is easy to prepare • Incontinence undergarments, if

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Help a person with Alzheimer’s prepare for doctor visits

Become a Dementia Friend

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Dementia Friendly America, a national collaborative just launched the Dementia Friends program in the United States. Dementia Friends is a global initiative that began in the United Kingdom and aims to empower and educate individuals about dementia. Dementia Friends is designed to raise awareness about dementia and educate individuals and communities about how they can

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If a family member has Alzheimer’s, will I get it?

Help keep your brain healthy as you age!

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As we age, our brains go through changes. The good news is that you can do to help maintain your cognitive function. Check out Cognitive Health and Older Adults, a new web-page resource from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, to learn about: • Taking care of your brain • Risks to cognitive health

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PBS Documentary – Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts airs on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 @ 9:00 p.m. CENTRAL time.

Exercise for Persons with Dementia

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Exercise helps keep their muscles, joints, and heart in good shape, while also helping maintain a healthy weight and promote good sleep. Being active and getting exercise helps people with Alzheimer’s disease feel better. Here are some tips to get started: • Be realistic about how much activity can be done at one time. Several

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