What it means to be ‘Dementia Aware’ in the medical community
Being a dementia caregiver can be both rewarding and frustrating, and sometimes both in the same day. It’s not uncommon for health care providers to have very little experience interacting with people diagnosed with dementia, which reinforces the importance of...
The principles of being Dementia Aware
As you’re probably aware, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or who are showing dementia symptoms require very specialized care. That’s why I’ve spent the last two decades working to raise dementia awareness among both family members and professional caregivers who...
Tips on preventing someone with dementia symptoms from wandering
As you are likely aware, there are many challenges that come along with caring for someone who is living with dementia symptoms. Every week, I discuss a new topic with my online Dementia Awareness community on Facebook Live. A recent important topic we talked about...
Supporting our frontline workers with online CE dementia training for nurses
As the pandemic continues on and widespread closures of residential facilities remain in place, frontline workers in the medical field are being depended on more than ever before. This is especially true in skilled nursing and residential facilities, where health care...
Study: Link found between gum disease and dementia
Brushing your teeth and maintaining great oral health just got even more important. A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that bacteria that cause gum disease are likely linked to the development of dementia later on in life. Gum disease...
‘Good’ cholesterol could decrease risk for dementia
A new study has found that HDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “good” cholesterol, may be linked to a decreased dementia risk. The study reported that adults who have higher levels of the protein apolipoprotein E, found in HDL cholesterol, have higher cognitive...
Supporting the first responders who support who our communities
First responders go through extensive training to prepare for the many unpredictable and dangerous situations that they encounter on a daily basis. With more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s diseases or another cause of dementia, the chances that a...
Staying on top of mental health in the time of COVID-19
While researchers are working hard to learn more about the coronavirus, including risk factors and treatments, many are left wondering what they can do to protect themselves and their loved ones. Just because in-person visits are off-limits, that doesn’t mean you...
Flavonoid-rich foods could play important role in prevention of Alzheimer’s
The next time you go to the grocery store, you may want to add some berries or apples to your cart if you weren’t already planning on it. A team of researchers have concluded that long-term consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may serve a very important role in the...
Transforming your care through online dementia awareness training
It is more important than ever before to elevate the level of care we are providing to the vulnerable community of those who have dementia symptoms. Whether a loved one has recently received this life-altering diagnosis or you’re a professional caregiver seeking more...
Protein ‘fingerprint’ of Alzheimer’s found by researchers
When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s could have a unique “fingerprint” in the set of proteins that are expressed in those diagnosed or showing signs of the disease, making way for the possibility of drug targeting of new biomarkers. A team of...
Showing a caring nature from afar to high-risk family members
Families across the globe are facing new challenges when it comes to staying connected to the ones they love. This is especially true for families who rely on caregivers, individual professionals and facilities, outside the family to provide care to at-risk...