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Looking Back on 2011: Hearing Loss and Alzheimer's

Looking back over 2011, a number of interesting things happened that influenced and affected the healthcare and welfare of people with Alzheimer's. One of these were reports about continuing research into the impact of hearing loss and dementia. We were already aware of the importance of this sensory loss to people with all types of dementia with... Read moreChevron
posted 12/05/2011, comments (7)|
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Old movies, old music: bringing back memories isn’t just about nostalgia

Old movies via DVDs, as well as CDs of big band music or other favorites of our elders’ generation have long been used as a diversionary tactic. Now, Artists for Alzheimer’s (ARTZ) is spotlighting a new way that movies can be used to enhance the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. ARTZ is a nonprofit based in... Read moreChevron
posted 11/23/2011, comments (0)|
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Thanksgiving: Finding gratitude in caregiving

Caring for our aging loved ones can be exhausting, frustrating, demanding and time consuming. Since November marks National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we’re honoring Alzheimer’s caregivers, but November is also National Caregiver’s Month.   Thanksgiving, as another November holiday, reminds me to think of ways that... Read moreChevron
posted 11/19/2011, comments (4)|
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Mood, cognitive ability improve in people with dementia after cataract surgery

After reading a report – the first of its kind – on how cataract surgery can benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease, I wrestled with some personal, if unfounded, guilt. My dad didn’t have AD, but he did have dementia induced by a failed brain surgery.   Before his surgery, Dad’s sight was poor at best. The... Read moreChevron
posted 11/10/2011, comments (0)|
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Two honest, intimate memoirs about caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s disease

Many of us find that sharing our stories helps increase the joy in our lives as well as lessen the pain. As a long-time family caregiver, I know firsthand how isolating caregiving can be. Writing “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories,” was one way for me to help shine a light on what caregivers experience and... Read moreChevron
posted 10/31/2011, comments (0)|
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