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Tips on How You Can Keep a Loved One Safe in Subzero Temperatures As the cold ensues in western Wisconsin, those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia should be on notice that snow, extreme temperatures and early darkness present challenges. Caregivers may be unsure how to best prepare for these […] Every day baby boomers increasingly take on the responsibility as primary caregivers for their parents. That role of caregiver is an important one. They need your help physically, emotionally and legally. And when Mom or Dad is living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, your health may be suffering as well. You don’t hear a lot of […] Imagine slowly forgetting who you are, the life you lived and the people closest to you. That’s the reality for at least 70,000 New Zealanders who live with Alzheimer’s disease. While a cure any time soon is unlikely, there is plenty we can do to help slow the progression of this unsettling and unfortunate disease. […] One of those facilities is Llys Cadfan which has provided an element of dementia care since 2009, and the latest development means that the home now provides care for up to 15 people living with dementia. Following further investment from the council, we have been able to recruit additional staff and are in the process […] To help address the growing problem, organizations across the city are being encouraged to work together to improve the care and support received by people living with the disease or caring for someone with it. With this is mind, the NHS in Sheffield has created 13 commitments – currently in draft form – which have […] The smells, tastes and sights of one of the nation’s favourite dishes were used as part of an active minds session at Halton View Care Home in Sadler Street, Widnes. Staff organised the activity to coincide with National Pie Day, when they asked residents to remember their favourite ingredients. Full Story A lifetime of memories is fading for Dennis Barnes. Diagnosed with dementia three years ago, the 85-year-old Boeing retiree knows he is in for a battle — like the time he drove home and didn’t remember how he got there. “That was a scary moment,” said Barnes. “I thought, wait a minute. I did that […] Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter Offers Tips To Prevent Wandering During Extreme ColdSubzero temperatures and wind chill warnings are dangerous conditions for anyone, but people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are often at greater risk because of the potential for wandering. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander. A person with Alzheimer’s may not remember his or her name or address and can become […] Winter can bring about additional challenges for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Snow, extreme temperatures and early darkness are just some of the season-related changes caregivers need to navigate when caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Association program specialist Amanda Brophy spoke with KTIV’s Matt Breen about what caregivers can do to […] What if solving brain games and puzzles on a computer could reduce the chances of developing dementia such as Alzheimer’s or delay the debilitating loss of function associated with the disease? That’s the question researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) are seeking to answer through a pioneering new study that will test a […] |
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