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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

Alzheimer's 2020

A recent article reports that the Alzheimer's Association has awarded three 2020 Zenith Fellowships for research in treating or preventing Alzheimer's.

One project involves worldwide investigation into a gene that may lessen the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Another focuses on the prevention of nerve cell death.

The final award funds the exploration of ultrasound to improve memory.

Read the article here: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20191102/Alzheimers-Associations-2020-Zenith-Fellows-awards-support-new-approaches-to-treatment.aspx

Advice for Holidays with a Loved One Who Has Dementia

The following articles may help you prepare for the holidays with dementia patients.

https://www.alzheimers.net/12-9-14-dementia-during-holidays/
Good advice, especially "redefine success."

https://blog.northbridgecos.com/2017/12/06/10-tips-caregivers-dementia-holidays
Another article with good ideas, including the possibility to keep the holiday a secret.

https://www.thememorycenter.com/handling-the-holidays-with-a-parent-who-has-dementia/
Tips to minimize stress when caring for aging parents during holidays.

http://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/making-holidays-loved-one-dementia/
Managing anxiety during festivities.

https://alz.org/help-support/resources/holidays
From the Alzheimer's Association, a helpful list that includes explaining to guests,  before an event. what to expect.

https://www.understandtogether.ie/get-support/living-well-with-dementia/travelling-and-holidays-with-dementia/
Top 10 list of suggestions when traveling with a person who has dementia.

The Future of Aging in Place with the Help of Technology

Aging in place could be made much easier with new technology. Read below about the development of robots, sensors, and detection devices that will assist the elderly with staying in their homes.

Read more here:  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-innovations-support-aging-in-place/