DementiaEducation In The Airby
Susan L.
On a recent flight to a speaking engagement, a situation presented itself during takeoff that reminded me of how little the general public understands dementia.
Education about dementia care is ...by
Susan L.Education about dementia care is vital for any dementia caregiver. One term that may be puzzling... a neuropsychologist may wish to conduct a differential diagnosis, which means looking at specific dementia symptoms...
Dementia Caregiver Characteristics Linked To Dementia Behaviorsby
Susan L.
Why would younger dementia caregivers report MORE behaviors than some of their elder caregiving... with dementia: their caregiver.
A recent article, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society...
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Careby
Jennifer J.
Two PSWs assisting my father, 2006
I recently attend a wonderful workshop: Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care; Responding to persons with Challenging Behaviours
Both care staff and volunteers...
Persons with dementia who ask ca ...by
Susan L.
; rather education on how the dementia/caregiver communication process may help a bit.
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Persons with dementia who ask caregivers questions over and over again ranks as one
Early Signs of Dementia are Hard to Detect (Alzheimer's)by
Bob DeMarco
Looking back, there is little doubt in my mind I should have realized my mother was suffering from dementia sooner.
Unfortunately, I didn't have the proper education, information, or frame of reference...
Dementia Care: Is Japan Ahead of The USA?by
Susan L.
of stigma. When dementia is not recognized early and proper education given out to those in need, situations... will now require condominium managers to take courses on how to handle their residents with dementia. The paper...
Dementia May Not Be An "End All" Condition
with dementia, I had managed to teach a class to senior citizens AND be part of a presentation to another group... success!
Looking back over these two events, I see that it is possible for someone with dementia... than someone without dementia—tells me that early dementia is not an end to life. It IS an end to life as I once knew it...crap
Watching Cholesterol Could Possibly Prevent Dementia
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. What does that have to do with dementia... Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Disease.
Vascular dementia is thought to be the second most common dementia... our chances of developing this type of dementia. I watched the effects of vascular dementia on my uncle...crap
New Study Highlights Dementia Risks for the Well-Educated
came out that said that the more education you have, the quicker you'll lose your memory when you do get dementia.
The American Academy of Neurology has sent out a press release titled "Educated people who develop dementia lose memory at faster rate." The study has shown that "Higher levels of education delay the onset of dementia, but once...crap
Counseling and Dementia: Part One
"Priorities for People Having Dementia: Education, Counseling, and Research" by Kerstin Steiber Roger...
Anyone who has followed my blogs knows that, even with dementia, I continue to push the envelope... under control. It is imperative that, with vascular dementia, I remain as healthy as possible. I spent three...crap
Detecting Dementia in Highly Educated People
and an increased risk of dementia. Much less information is available regarding highly educated people and dementia... of education. This included 307 people with dementia, 176 with mild cognitive impairment and 658 people... Dementia With the Mini Mental State Examination in Highly Educated Individuals. Arch. Neurol. 65 (7) 963...crap
“I Can’t” Was Winning
I often use quotations to get across my point. Here is one which is my very own creation: "Dementia is deadly on one's self-confidence."
My confidence level has fallen. Everyday living is not... had had been defeated by the demon dementia.
I have thought about what my husband said many times...crap
More Education Means A Lesser Chance of Getting Alzheimer's, Dementia
risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease compared to people with more education, regardless... on that. No amount of education, health, or great genes guaranteed that we won't get dementia. But... to further their educations.
According to a Finnish study, published in the October 2, 2007 issue of Neurology...crap
Depression, mental illness and Alzheimer’s still carry stigma
being diagnosed with dementia - many of whom will also suffer from depression - behooves us to keep on educating...
People who have depression, dementia and other illnesses that affect the brain still suffer....
In Social Stigma Still Evident for Alzheimer's, Dementia and Mental Illness, I wrote at length...crap
Dementia is Like Swiss Cheese
, what dementia is.
I appear pretty normal to her... I am having to educate her about dementia
at the same time...
me into a tailspin. I begin questioning
my abilities... I worry that my dementia is worsening. I need to write... than others...
I am doing all I can to keep the dementia from worsening. I remain as busy as I can. I...crap