Older adults can be particularly vulnerable in cold weather. Here are six ways to stay warm & comfortable during the winter months.
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Showing posts with label At Home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label At Home. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 7
6 Ways Seniors Stay Warmer in Winter
Older adults can be particularly vulnerable in cold weather. Here are six ways to stay warm & comfortable during the winter months.
Tuesday, November 15
Designing Rooms for Dementia
Dementia design improves the independence of people with dementia. This online book is available at no charge. Learn dozens of clever design tips that can make a world of difference.
Tuesday, August 30
Lighting & Security Help Make Dementia Easier
See how improvements to lighting and color help ease living with dementia at home. Watch these security tips for keeping a loved one with Alzheimer's safe.
Elder Abuse in Dementia: Signs to Look For, How to Help
Monday, August 8
Good Relationships Protect Our Brains
What keeps brains healthy and minds happy? Watch Dr. Robert Waldinger, directing a 75-year-long study share 3 lessons he learned. See good science verify practical wisdom on healthy living.
Monday, July 25
Dementia-Friendly Buses
The "First UK" Bus Training Program helps people with dementia travel with confidence. It's run by one of Britain's largest bus companies with 13,500 drivers. Learn about their Safe Journey Card.
Thursday, June 9
Thursday, March 17
Dementia-Safe Bedrooms
Use this safety checklist for living at home with dementia. It can alert you to potential hazards.
Wednesday, March 2
Successful Bathing with Dementia
Refusal to bathe is common in people with dementia. Once they are ready, special obstacles pop up. Here are a dozen simple techniques to make bathing so much easier and more pleasant.
Thursday, February 24
The Alzheimer's Garden
This isn’t any ordinary garden! It’s home to a very special group of people living well with Alzheimer's. You won’t want to miss this heart-warming makeover, full of planting tips, landscaping advice and styling ideas that you can use at home, too.
Thursday, February 10
14 Ways to Prevent Falling at Home
EMERGENCIES due to falling happen 54% more often in dementia. As a rule, 1-in-3 adults over 65 fall each year. Most falls happen at home. Make a few simple changes and prevent falls.
Sunday, January 2
A Look at How the 'Superagers' Live
Men and women living into their nineties are the fastest growing segment in the US population. What determines who will make it into their 90s, and in what condition? The "90+" research study is hoping to find out. Learn more.
Sunday, July 12
Staying Social with Alzheimer's In Spite of COVID-19
Bans on visitors at senior facilities , fewer people dropping in at home, and social distancing may be harsh and confusing for people living with dementia. See tips on beating the stressful social isolation triggered by Coronavirus.
Sunday, June 7
Mom is Home with Coronavirus & Dementia
Dale asked Teepa about bringing home Mom after she recovered from COVID-19. How do we keep her and ourselves safe?
Monday, March 16
Going Out with Alzheimer's
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.
Wednesday, July 3
A Very-Dementia-Friendly Town
CNA Insider headed to picturesque Arnsberg, where townsfolk are finding ways to make living with dementia as normal as possible.
Monday, January 18
A Tornado and Alzheimer's
A tornado has left 40 Alzheimer's patients on the move. See how dementia is especially vulnerable to natural disasters and bad weather. Learn special steps you can take to help them be prepared.
Sunday, April 26
Lively Wrist Watch Helps People with Dementia Live in Their Own Home
One press of Lively's orange button gets help from friends, family or 911. The new waterproof watch for living at home with dementia offers medication reminders and counts steps. It sends an email or SMS to family members when there has been too little motion or a medication has been missed. With many more dementia-friendly features, see Lively in action.
Sunday, September 21
Avoiding Slips & Trips for Falls Prevention Day
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