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Too Soon to Forget Documentary Airs on American Public Television

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Posted for Susan Frick, MSW: For many years, the Without Warning support group of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center has been creating a documentary on the experience of younger onset Alzheimer’s disease, called Too Soon To Forget. Selected by American Public Television, the documentary aired on Public Television for the first time on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The message […]

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Inform the National Participation Strategy in Alzheimer’s Research

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As part of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease, studies are being funded to test treatments, interventions and services for people with Alzheimer’s and their families. Yet, efforts to engage participants in this research are not on pace with the need of volunteers. This is a leading challenge in our progress.  Your ideas are

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Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming: Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips

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At some point, people with Alzheimer’s disease will need help bathing, combing their hair, brushing their teeth, and getting dressed. Because these are private activities, people may not want help. They may feel embarrassed about being naked in front of caregivers. They also may feel angry about not being able to care for themselves. These

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Adapting Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease

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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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Disaster Preparedness for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

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People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster plan that includes the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s, whose impairments in memory and reasoning severely limit their ability to act appropriately in crises.

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Try these activities with a person with Alzheimer’s

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e-UPDATE from the ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE EDUCATION & REFERRAL CENTER National Institute on Aging sent this bulletin at 10/10/2017 12:45 PM EDT Household chores: Wash dishes, set the table, prepare food, sweep the floor, dust, sort mail and clip coupons, sort socks and fold laundry. Cooking and baking: Decide what is needed to prepare the dish; measure, mix,

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