Successful Bathing with Dementia
September 10, 2023
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Refusal to bathe is common in people with dementia. Here are a dozen simple techniques to make bathing easier.
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Thought of the Week: My Favorite Day
September 8, 2023
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“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today.” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day.” said Pooh.
Sleep Works Around Alzheimer’s
September 8, 2023
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At Washington University, extra sleep reinforced connections between brain cells that encode memories. Past studies linked extra sleep to boosting memory. This study links extra sleep to the repair of damaged memory systems.
How Do You Know If Someone Has Alzheimer’s?
September 7, 2023
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What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
Love Never Forgets at the Ruvo Center
September 6, 2023
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Verna and Jerry Kinersly were happily married for nearly 68 years. See why they were glad to have found the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
Thought of the Week: Love & Compassion
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Love & compassion are necessities, not luxuries.Without them, humanity cannot survive. (The Dalai Lama)
“Blank Stares” Inspires Millions for Alzheimer’s
September 5, 2023
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Raising 20 million dollars for Alzheimer’s, Jay Allen found the courage to write a song about the journey in caring for his mom’s Alzheimer’s.
I Got Dementia. Is That Alzheimer’s or Something Else?
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When a doctor says a person has dementia, what does that mean? What do you do, say and ask?
Play 3-D Video Games & Fight Dementia
September 3, 2023
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Don’t put that controller down just yet. Playing three-dimensional video games – besides being lots of fun – can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California neurobiologists.
Good Light Lightens Alzheimer’s
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Lighting affects how people feel. The right light reduces agitation and improves mood in people with dementia.
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