A Book for Caregivers

 

Veterans Day

 From two years ago:

Thoughts

Helping You Help Others-Your Caregiving/My Advice--Books @ iTunes https://apple.co/2swh6h9

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It's Not the Person -- It's the Disease

 

Aging in Place Remodeling Checklist

The National Association of Home Builders has created an extensive checklist to create the best environment for aging in place:

 https://www.nahb.org/Education-and-Events/Education/Designations/Certified-Aging-in-Place-Specialist-CAPS/Additional-Resources/Aging-In-Place-Remodeling-Checklist

July

June

END ALZHEIMER'S June 20th #ENDALZ #TheLongestDay

From the Alzheimer's Association alz.org

"The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice."

"While participation in The Longest Day may look a little different this year due to physical distancing, we have plenty of fun ideas you can do at home to engage family, friends and coworkers."

Get Ideas for Fundraising

"The Longest Day is currently moving forward as planned. We recommend that participants continue with virtual fundraising efforts and adhere to CDC guidelines when planning in-person fundraising activities."

 For specific inquiries, please contact tld@alz.org.  

Early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is affecting more younger Americans

A recent report using the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Health Index^SM showed the number of people aged 30 to 64 diagnosed with dementia increased 200%. 

The report can be accessed here: https://www.bcbs.com/the-health-of-america/reports/early-onset-dementia-alzheimers-disease-affecting-younger-american-adults

 

Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Dementia

 

A recent study in Japan investigated the connection between childhood events and the development of dementia in later life. Having three or more adverse experiences before the age of 18 apparently increases the dementia risk.

The research examined seven risk factors: parental death, divorce, and mental illness; family violence; physical and psychological abuse; and psychological neglect.

The full article can be found here:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2760439

Early Retirement Increases Risk of Developing Dementia

Scientists at Binghamton University tested more than 17,000 people aged 60 and older and found that those who no longer worked outside the home scored significantly more poorly than did those who were still working.

For more information:

https://blog.thealzheimerssite.greatergood.com/early-retirement/?utm_source=ALZ&utm_medium=social-twt&utm_campaign=social-bubbles&utm_content=blog-share

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King

Native Language Impacts Communications Issues in Dementia Patients

 

 

Scientists at UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center and at the Neuroimaging Research Unit and Neurology Unit at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan have discovered that speaking and reading problems in dementia patients vary based on their native languages.

Most dementia research is based on native English speakers. Health care providers need to be aware of this factor when treating patients who do not speak English or have English as a second language.

More information here:

https://blog.thealzheimerssite.greatergood.com/native-tongue/?utm_source=ALZ&utm_medium=social-twt&utm_campaign=social-bubbles&utm_content=blog-share