People with dementia deserve dignity and have rights. Where do we draw the line between encouraging personal choices versus following what caregivers think is best? See Dr. Murray Raskin & Dr. Linda Teri offer experienced tips.
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Friday, January 17
Dignity & Dementia: Where to Draw the Line?
People with dementia deserve dignity and have rights. Where do we draw the line between encouraging personal choices versus following what caregivers think is best? See Dr. Murray Raskin & Dr. Linda Teri offer experienced tips.
Thursday, January 16
Tovertafel Magic Tables Beat Apathy in Dementia
Tovertafels awaken and motivate people with dementia. Dutch for "Magic Table", over 1,600 Tovertafels have been installed in care homes. See how they work.
Wednesday, January 15
A Good Night's Sleep Clears Alzheimer's Tau
Old Brains Like High Cholesterol
People over 85, with a cholesterol increase, showed less decline in cognition and thinking. Should we stop our statins and change our diets?
Cerebrovascular Disease, Alzheimer's & Vascular Dementia
What do arteries, veins and cerebrovascular health have to do with Alzheimer's? ( Cerebro-> brain. Vascular-> arteries & veins.)
Live in the Moment (From "Still Alice")
Alice Howland, happily married, 3 children, is a celebrated Harvard professor. She notices a forgetfulness creeping into her life. Diagnosis: early onset Alzheimer's. Heartbreaking and inspiring, see the film "Still Alice" capture in remarkable detail what's it's like to live with Alzheimer's. Learn about the struggles and how to better "live in the moment."
Tuesday, January 14
De-escalating Distress in Dementia
Agitation, anxiety and aggressive-behavior can be hard for Alzheimer's caregivers to handle. Watch Teepa Snow show ways to de-escalate these distressing encounters.
Alzheimer's "Pacemaker" Works Well in Trial
Thin electrical wires were surgically implanted in the brain of Alzheimer's patients. Called "Deep Brain Stimulation", see how this brain "pacemaker" improves brain function.
Monday, January 13
Giving-Voice-Chorus Sings Alzheimer's Away
Watch the huge "Giving Voice Chorus" come alive and rise above Alzheimer's. Get inspired by the music that Alzheimer's can't shake. Hear these singers' wonderful songs that help brighten their day, live in the moment & give glorious voice to people with dementia.
Antibiotics Weaken Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Misdiagnosis # 5: Lyme Disease
Country music legend Kris Kristofferson Alzheimer's misdiagnosis ruined his career. Turned out he had Lyme disease. Learn about his remarkable recovery and the signs to look for.
Sunday, January 12
Eating More Ketones May Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease
Ketone-rich diets increase the SIRT3 protein that protects neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer's disease. But how does it work? Find out more.
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