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Name Your "Care Professional of the Year"

There are many healthcare professionals who go above and beyond the call of duty every day. They make a great difference in the lives of people with dementias such as Alzheimer's and their families. Dementia Care Professionals of America is calling on everyone from family members to fellow staff to nominate these spirited professionals for their third annual “Dementia Care Professional of the Year” award.

Calm Before The Storm

"We are seeing a disturbing trend in the increase of violent weather across the U.S. and a rapid acceleration in the number of people with Alzheimer's disease," said Dr. Lisa D'Ambrosio, research scientist, MIT AgeLab. "In light of these alarming trends and given the fact that most people do not have a disaster plan, we are urging family, friends and caregivers to get prepared now before a natural disaster strikes."

Is Your Nursing Home Safe?

VIDEO

125,000 mentally-ill people are in nursing homes nationwide alongside older patients, sometimes with tragic results. In Chicago, a 77-year-old man with Alzheimer's dementia was fatally beaten, allegedly by his mentally-ill roommate.

Volunteering with Dementia

Alzheimer's Disease International Conference in Suntec City, Singapore

More news from the Alzheimer's convention in Singapore - RESEARCH AWARDS:

Best ways to achieve well-being when caregiving.
How people with dementias such as Alzheimer's enhance their lives by volunteering.

New Music-Therapy Research

New research from the University of California-Davis uncovers associations between music and memory. It furthers development of music-based therapy for people with dementias such as Alzheimer's. One conclusion: "Providing patients with MP3 players and customized playlists could prove to be a quality-of-life improvement strategy that would be both effective and economical."

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., where The National Silver Alert program was passed.

VIDEO

National Silver Alert is the first U.S. government program to protect citizens against "wandering." According to the Alzheimer's Association, over 60% of seniors with dementias such as Alzheimer's will wander from their home or care facility at some point.

Of Geotracking and Geofencing

Bird's Eye View of the position of a person wearing the TrueTrackerPro

VIDEO

Where's my Dad, Wife, Mother or Husband? Now you can tell, 24/7. The Wall Street Journal takes Google's new free geotracking software for a spin. Also, a look at the more precise TrueTrackerPro.

Woman in a tele-group support group by phone

A new telephone-based support group is forming for caregivers of people with dementias like Alzheimer’s. “Research has made it clear that a support group benefits not only the caregiver, but also the person they are caring for. Through the education they provide, they delay the need for nursing home placement,” said Dr. Paul Raia.

Caregiving Can Prolong Your Life

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Older people who spent at least 14 hours a week taking care of a disabled spouse lived longer than others. That is the unexpected finding of a University of Michigan study.

Together on the Holidays

Whether celebrating at home or planning a visit, read these important tips. Help make the most of the challenges faced by people with dementias like Alzheimer's. Make the holiday season the best possible.

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