Did you know that while you are asleep your brain is still hard at work? Lack of sleep impairs your ability to reason, solve problems, and focus on details. Studies show that sleep helps restore the brain by removing toxins like beta-amyloid from the brain. Beta-amyloid is a primary marker of Alzheimer’s disease. Keep reading […]
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The UChicago Medicine Virtual Community Grand Rounds with Dr. Doriane Miller is tomorrow evening at 6pm. (This is designed to follow our March 5th WVON 1690AM UCM Community Health Hour radio segment – livestream recorded here on the March 5 post). (See agenda attached and below for speaker lineup). Tomorrow, Thursday, March 17th, is the virtual Community Grand
It’s important to spend quality time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease. It can also help grow and strengthen their connection to you. Shared activities are a great way
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Created by RADC social worker, Cháron Cannon, MSW, LSW, the Caregiver Resource List is a simplified version of the yearly resource list for caregivers. This site can assist caregivers in the Chicagoland region find respite care, legal services, support groups, and much more. Click here to look inside! #SocialWorkMonth
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Alzheimer’s disease can cause changes in intimacy for a person with the disease as well as their caregivers. Most people with Alzheimer’s disease need to feel that someone loves and cares about them. As a caregiver, here are a few ways to help someone with Alzheimer’s cope with changes in intimacy Let the person know
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Mark your calendars! Mental Health America (MHA)’s 2022 Annual Conference, “Forward Together: Recovery, Healing, Hope” will be held June 9-11, 2022, with affiliate Pre-Conference Day on June 8. Like last year, the event will be presented in a hybrid format consisting of an in-person* event in Washington, DC, and a live-streamed virtual event for remote
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We’re live on Facebook. Join our Latino Core “Let’s Talk” series as Elizabeth Montalvo from Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Josephine Mueller from the Social Security Administration give an overview of Social Security benefits and discuss tips on planning for your future. All are welcome to join. Q&A session to follow. Find us on Facebook:
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Communication can be difficult for people with Alzheimer’s disease. They may struggle to find words or forget what they want to say. As a caregiver, you may feel frustrated or impatient, but it is important to understand that the disease is causing the change in communication skills. Here are some ways you can help make
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As a caregiver, it can be a challenge to continually create different activities that are engaging and purposeful for a loved one who is experiencing memory loss. Activity Book for Individuals Experiencing Memory Loss, created by social worker, Charon Cannon, MSW, LSW, provides simple activities for all stages of memory loss, that encourages engagement and creativity.
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Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. As people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can affect their overall health and well-being. However, there are things they can do to stay connected. Watch this short video for tips
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