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Alzheimer’s: Hope on the Horizon
As part of our webinar series, we invited Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., vice president of Medical and Scientific Relations for the Alzheimer’s Association, to give us the run-down on how recent research and advancements in the field may bring hope to patients and families.
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What Doctor Diagnoses Dementia?
When the early symptoms of dementia arise, knowing which doctor to see may not be as clear. In fact, several different types of practitioners may get involved before reaching a diagnosis. Find out which doctor makes a dementia diagnosis.
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Use the Prompting Technique With Loved Ones With Dementia
A technique known as prompting can help foster a more successful partnership with your loved one with dementia. It can also help you and your loved one communicate better and work together more smoothly.
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7 Common Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s Disease
If you or a loved one has recently received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, or you are noticing symptoms and suspect Alzheimer’s or dementia may be the cause, this list of common misconceptions may help you better understand the disease.
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How to Include People With Dementia in Family Celebrations
While it’s wonderful to go out of your way to include a grandparent with a dementia diagnosis in the lives of your kids, it’s important to go about it in an intelligent way.
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Dementia and Friendships: 4 Tips for Maintaining a Relationship
A person living with dementia is still your friend. They're the same person you’ve shared laughs and experiences with. Now that they have a dementia diagnosis you might hear them repeat a story, or forget a detail, and it might be harder for them to focus in certain situations, but you can still enjoy spending time with them.
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Five Tips for Connecting with Someone Living with Dementia
If you’re visiting or reconnecting with a friend or loved one who is living with dementia, you may face some communication challenges. But don’t let that keep you from connecting.
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Five Tips to Help Ease Care Transitions for People With Dementia
Transitions can be difficult for people with dementia. Here are some recommendations on how to maintain person-centered care during care transitions.
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7 Tips to Help Those With Alzheimer’s Eat Enough
A variety of techniques can help family caregivers ensure their loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia are well nourished.
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FDA Approval of New Alzheimer's Drug Offers Hope
The FDA recently approved the use of aducanumab (brand name Aduhelm) for treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. While experts may be somewhat divided on the specific decision, there is overwhelming excitement for the idea that there may be hope for people with Alzheimer’s.
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The Power of Life Stories in Memory Care
One way we support our residents living in our Alzheimer’s and dementia care communities is by learning their life stories to help them preserve a sense of self and create a feeling of belonging.
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Dementia and Romantic Relationships: A New Normal
As the number of people affected by dementia continues to grow, more complex issues related to the disease are gaining public attention. Among the more sensitive: personal stories of spouses and partners of those with advanced levels of the disease forming new romantic relationships while continuing to care for their loved ones
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Finding Joy: What to Bring When Moving to a Memory Care Community
Moving into a memory care community can mean tough choices about what to bring and what to let go. As you and your loved one sort through a lifetime of belongings, choosing items that bring him or her joy can be a north star.
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Alzheimer’s Research Trends and Updates
Experts are optimistic about the prospects for a real breakthrough in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s. And as they dig deeper into the underlying causes of dementia, they are identifying clearer connections between lifestyle and behavior modification that significantly reduce the risk of being impacted by dementia.
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Rehabilitation For People Living With Dementia
In 2019, a new dementia-friendly skilled nursing and rehabilitation unit at Brookdale Overland Park near Kansas City opened its doors. It incorporates specific technology devices and specialized training for clinicians to deliver person-centered, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation to patients with dementia.
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