TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Toledo Police are trying to locate an 80-year-old with dementia who was reported missing Saturday.
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Fifty years ago, when I married Doug, I was a 24-year-old awestruck woman, in love with a man who owned a car, had a real job, had his own furniture and his own place to live. Full Story When my father began to slowly succumb to Alzheimer’s, one of the saddest things about it was our inability to talk about the situation as a family. His slow slide into darkness was the elephant in the room. Full Story Family members who care for a loved one with dementia often experience chronic stress, anxiety and depression. Psychological research into mindfulness remains a fairly nascent field of study, but mindfulness practices have numerous benefits for care partners. Full Story A project giving people with dementia “a chance to be film stars” is providing Tasmanian aged care teams with insights about their clients that no amount of paperwork could ever convey. Full Story U-First!® is an innovative education program for all members of the care team who are supporting people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment. Full Story My sister and I shared caregiving responsibilities for my mother, and I know from experience that while those of us with a caregiving team are fortunate to have the help and support, sharing caregiving duties can be a stressful experience. Full Story Despite being the No. 7 cause of death of Americans, and despite being the single largest risk to the health of our Medicare system, Alzheimer’s disease is not widely understood. Full Story It’s normal for older adults to worry about forgetfulness as they age, but when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, individuals and their families must know what to expect as the disease progresses. Full Story Studies show than 80% of our thoughts per day are negative. That inner voice, the self-talk, can be physically and mentally damaging and influences the way we feel about ourselves and/or who we are. Full Story |
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