Alzheimer; News from the web:
People with Alzheimer loose their short term memory first. Their capability to recall memories from long ago remains in place during the early stages. This is the time to encourage them to make a project out of recording their life memories. It helps them to feel good, keeps them active and preserves all the memories for the future generations.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
A wonderful initiative that we cannot support enough. The ACT on Alzheimer collaborative has many partners and supporters and tries to get towns and businesses friendly and adapted to accommodate people with Dementia and Alzheimer.
A Minnesota initiative, the list as their goals:
five goals:
Identify and invest in promising approaches that reduce costs and improve care.
Increase detection of Alzheimer’s disease and improve ongoing care and support.
Sustain caregivers by offering them information, resources and in-person support.
Equip communities to be “dementia capable” to support residents who are touched by Alzheimer’s disease.
Raise awareness and reduce stigma by engaging communities.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
We have more often emphasized on this blog that art can really help to keep people with Alzheimer more engaged. In our link today a story that illustrates just that.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Today a great story to emphasize that Alzheimer patients may seem to have checked out but they can suddenly react and show that they actually all the time were aware of what is going on and appreciate all you do for them.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Great story about how arts can play a major role in helping people with Alzheimer. Also included some practical tips on how to go about it.
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