Dec 06 2021
At a recent Dementia Together “SPECAL” workshop, we discussed how loved ones with dementia sometimes withdraw or become agitated during family gatherings. The assumption is often made, “it’s just part of the disease.” At Dementia Together, we agree: Withdrawal or expressions of agitation are part of disease. The disease of trying to navigate life surrounded …
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Jun 28 2021
After Anthony Hopkins recently won the Oscar for best actor in THE FATHER, our Dementia Together team figured we’d better view the film. It was as promised: Creatively compelling and hopelessly heart-breaking–everything the cultural tragedy narrative around dementia would have us believe is inevitable and true. THE FATHER shows Anthony developing signs of dementia and …
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Oct 18 2020
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC. It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness …
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Apr 14 2020
Retirement communities have had to immediately change how we safely deal with keeping the virus out of our buildings. At the beginning of the outbreak, we started by having any visitors check in with the receptionist, fill out a form that says you do not have any symptoms and then having your temperature checked. As …
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Nov 25 2019
As one of the busiest travel weekends of the year approaches — the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates more than 55 million travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend — the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to families traveling with someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. “A family trip …
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Apr 09 2019
After decades of disappointment, a new discovery on fighting Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) may have been found. Compelling evidence that the condition is caused by a bacterium involved in gum disease could prove a game-changer in resolving one of medicine’s greatest mysteries. It may lead to effective treatments for AD. As populations have aged, dementia has …
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Mar 05 2019
If you are new to family caregiving, or just new to really needing some help as a caregiver, it can seem like you are on your own with the demands of your situation. The good news is that there are programs and resources out here that can help. To begin with, you can always call …
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Mar 06 2018
The National Caregiver Training Program is a 6 week course, held for 3 hours each week. It is designed to help family caregivers learn the practical skills needed for providing safe, confident home care for frail older loved ones. Whether you are caring for someone in your home, from across town, or from farther away …
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Feb 27 2018
By Laurie Avalos, Garden Square Greeley Did you know that although as we age and dementia and Alzheimer’s may take over our minds, there is one very important thing that we seem to hold on to and that is music. Music is the heart and soul of so many elders. I am amazed every day …
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Jan 30 2018
Windsong Memory Care of Fort Collins hosted their monthly presentation on The Conversation Project at their facility in December. Speaker Donna Forrest, RN, provided the informational forum with her audience. Several past survey facts indicate 90% of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important. However, only 27% have done …
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Jan 09 2018
The therapeutic and social benefits of animal companions have been well documented for years. In 1994, the National Pets & People survey in Australia was one of the first major studies to investigate the connection between pet ownership and human health. The study found that dog and cat owners had better mental and physical health, …
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Jan 09 2018
I am happy to introduce myself as the new Caregiver Initiative Coordinator for Boulder County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA). I have been working with older adults and caregivers for the past two decades in various roles, including as a registered nurse. It has been my honor to support caregivers and their care recipients through …
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