See a man with Alzheimer's driving 60 MPH (100kph) at police, against traffic, on New Year's. Learn how-and-when to help a person with Alzheimer's hand in the car keys.
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Showing posts with label Professionals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Professionals. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 28
Alzheimer's Driver Rushes into New Year's Traffic
See a man with Alzheimer's driving 60 MPH (100kph) at police, against traffic, on New Year's. Learn how-and-when to help a person with Alzheimer's hand in the car keys.
Midnight Munchies for Dementia - New Years & All Year
Midnight snacks are great on New Year's Eve. They're even better on midnight shifts for dementia caregivers. Check out how late-night munchies solve wandering & behavior challenges.
Monday, December 26
Are Doctors Over-Diagnosing Memory Problems?
Tuesday, December 13
The Dangers of Driving with Alzheimer's
Memory problems caused by Alzheimer's make driving unsafe. See how. Watch this thought-provoking video to open up the discussion with family members, friends and patients.
Friday, October 28
Dementia Village In-Depth
CNN's Dr. Gupta travels to Hogewey, a small village in Europe for residents with severe dementia.
Friday, September 16
Barbara Will Change Your Attitude to Dementia
"BARBARA", a highly successful British film series on dementia, improves relationships between people with dementia, caregivers, doctors & nurses. See this 6-episode summary. Dementia is universal - everyone needs to understand how to be helpful. That's why "Barbara" is a must-see.
Monday, September 12
"I Want to Go Home" Dementia Tip
What do you do when someone with dementia insists on going home, again and again? Watch Teepa Snow do it with style, in yet another great care video.
Friday, September 9
4 Ways to Prevent Memory Loss in the Hospital ICU
Preventable Alzheimer’s-like symptoms seem to develop in many hospital patients, according to a large Intensive Care Unit study. See doctors discuss where it tends to happen and how to fight this problem. Learn 4 ways to prevent it.
Wednesday, September 7
Easy Upgrades Liven Up Dementia Home
See how Muskoka Shores is livening up their Dementia-home in 4 low-cost stages. Learn simple ways to turn a dull care home into a bright, dynamic, village-like place to live.
Tuesday, September 6
Butterfly Project Enlivens Dementia Care
Watch this transformation of the Redstone dementia unit. Peel Region took a risk, with a plan to transform the Redstone long-term care home, hoping that residents - and staff - could find joy and a purpose. See the eye-opening success!
Monday, September 5
Watch This Man Take A Test For Alzheimers
Alzheimer's tests are initially easy, but emotionally intimidating. See how they work and what taking a test feels like, in this is a clip from a documentary called, "A Nurse I Am". The feelings here are touching and eye-opening.
Sunday, August 28
Revolutionizing Dementia Care
A revolution is here where people living with dementia get the individual heart-felt care they need. See dozens of great ideas from great dementia-care communities.
Wednesday, August 17
Alzheimer's Center on Wheels
A 54 foot "Mobile Memory Center" has rolled out in Florida, bring a new level of diagnosis and treatment to people with Alzheimer's. See what it can do. Watch it in action. Learn more about the project.
Tuesday, August 16
A Crash Course in Alzheimer's & Dementia
This excellent 8-minute quick-course clearly outlines key facts about Alzheimer's. Learn what happens, who it affects and how it works.
Thursday, June 30
Dementia Drugs Help Head AND Heart
COMMON ALZHEIMER'S MEDICATIONS are linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and death.
Learn how major Alzheimer's drugs may be as good for the heart as they are for the brain.Wednesday, June 29
"Age-Related Memory Loss" Has Nothing to Do with Alzheimer's
Forgetful? That does not mean Alzheimer's. Nobel-prize winner Dr. Eric Kandel discovered a key reason we become forgetful. He calls it "Age-Related Memory Loss". It's got nothing to do with dementia. It happens even when we're perfectly healthy. Find out why it occurs.
Friday, June 24
Worried About a Driver with Alzheimer's? Check These 5 Warning Signs
In this dashcam video, a man with dementia zooms his BMW towards police at highway speed. Check out these warning signs, along with helpful checklists.
Tuesday, June 14
Crabby Old Man
One man's sole bequest to posterity provides a glimpse into his heart - and life - during his final days as a patient in a nursing home.
Thursday, June 9
Sunday, June 5
Dementia Care Eased by Monthly Check-Ins
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