Dementia Friendly Network Meeting: Handling Transitions in Dementia The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center is pleased to invite you to our spring Dementia Friendly Network meeting. In this workshop we will discuss recognizing symptoms, common changes and how we all can support families living with Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia. We will also discuss […]
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By Judith Graham FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Come join us on Feb. 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. ET for a live discussion about improving care and services for people with dementia and supporting caregivers. RSVP here. Navigating Aging focuses on medical issues and advice associated with aging and end-of-life care, helping America’s 45 million seniors and
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The middle stages of Alzheimer’s are typically the longest and can last for many years. As dementia progresses, the person with Alzheimer’s will require a greater level of care. During this time, it’s important to get the support you need as a caregiver. What to expect Your role as caregiver Middle-stage concerns What to
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Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer’s disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don’t expect too much. It’s not easy for them to plan their days and do different tasks. People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble deciding what to do each
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Your Alzheimer’s Association Plate is Coming! $23 of the annual $25 renewal fee comes back to the Alzheimer’s Association to provide care, support, educational and awareness programs. We’ve Got Big News! JANUARY 2018 UPDATE: The state has approved the final design (see image above) and detailed letters are being sent to all residents that reserved
Working with doctors and other healthcare professionals can be an important part of being a caregiver. Some things caregivers may find especially helpful to discuss are: what to expect in the future, sources of information and support, community services, and ways they can maintain their own well-being. If you go with the person you care
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OCTOBER 25, 2016 DEMENTIAALLIANCE 🔊 LISTEN TO THIS Dementia Alliance International is today launching the first edition of our conference guidelines based on feedback from people with dementia and family care partners since 2012. Of course, it was not possible to receive feedback from the more than 47 million people currently diagnosed with dementia, but we did engage
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Published on Oct 2, 2017 In a 2017 report, a committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine evaluated the most rigorous, up-to-date research on how to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, as well as recommended ways to conduct future prevention research. This video, featuring several members of the committee, highlights the report’s
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