Tag archive for ‘dementia’
Diet could cut risk of Dementia
A diet of Mediterranean-Style Cuisine, fish, olive oil and vegetables may prevent borderline dementia. Review the research in this article from USA Today.
Alzheimer’s Activities
Read this article from Gilbert Guide that suggests great activities for caregivers to do with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Patients.
Separating Fact from Fallacy: Is It Alzheimer’s or Aging?
Gilbert Guide’s Dr. Joseph Woelfel, Ph.D., has wrote an article that goes into detail about the differences between “normal” memory loss while aging and dementia, and Alzheimer Disease in specific since this is the most common form of dementia. A well informed article with some tips on therapies as well as links to resources that [...]
Study: Internet Stimulates the Elderly Brain
Although we provide instant access to all the recent McKnight’s articles (as well as articles from Long Term Living Magazine) via links and the RSS feed on the left bottom of our website, sometimes there are articles we would like to highlight. Yesterday, for example, one of McKnight’s pieces referred to a study that concluded [...]
Dementia Patients Find Comfort in Robot
We’ve heard a lot about technology designed to alleviate falls, lower blood pressure, and monitor elderly care, but this Washington Post article takes a look how robotic technology may help those with dementia.
Sensing a Difference With Snoezelen Therapy
If you’re not familiar with Snoezelen Therapy and its applications for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, you should definitely read Debra Anscombe Wood’s (RN) article on Southampton Estates.
Time Worn Tools for Dementia Therapy
Elaine Storey puts out the call for a handful of small, classic tools to help those living in an Eden Alternative home with dementia.
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