Dementia Care

The Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and their caregivers through education, resources, and community connections. Full Story 

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Facilitators, barriers, and impacts to implementing dementia care training for staff in long-term care settings by using fully immersive virtual reality: a scoping review

Due to population aging, the prevalence of dementia in long-term care (LTC) has increased (Falzarano et al., 2022). Full Story 

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Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five things to look out for

Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, approximately one million people in the UK are currently living…

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