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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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.
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.
Rehydration for Dementia
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Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.
Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Hello!
August 25, 2023
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Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!
Adding Meaningfully Beautiful Moments to Dementia
August 20, 2023
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Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.
Sweet Smell of Success
August 18, 2023
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Researchers at UCI found that breathing in aromas while sleeping sparks a 226% cognitive increase.
Planting New Memories with Horticulture Therapy
August 18, 2023
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In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.
Is Sugar Really to Blame for Alzheimer’s?
August 14, 2023
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Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer’s – just how tight is their connection? Check out this update from Tulane University’s targeted study.
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