NAAPCC’s Diane Mockbee shares the dos and don’ts on communicating with residents who have dementia.
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July 20, 2017 The House Appropriations Committee has approved a $400 million increase in dementia research at the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2018.
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July 14, 2017 College students are empowering people with dementia to create works of art through a university program that’s opening minds—and hearts.
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July 14, 2017 Art is more than just beauty in the eye of the beholder. It’s a working experience that can draw out the humanity in everyone—even people with dementia.
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July 11, 2017 A medication for type 2 diabetes called metformin is the subject of a study exploring the possible effects of the drug on the development of dementia.
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July 11, 2017 Researchers in Finland are studying whether traumatic brain injuries increase the risks of developing neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease or ALS later in life.
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July 10, 2017 Researchers are reaching for new levels using video games technology for dementia treatments
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June 30, 2017 New research published in JAMA found people can have Alzheimer’s disease many years before cognitive impairment sets in, meaning disease estimates could be way off.
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June 30, 2017 Does Lewy Body Dementia have a biological calling card? Cleveland Clinic is launching a national consortium to find out.
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June 27, 2017 Annette Gunnerson, the National Association of Activity Professional’s 2017 Activity Professional of the year, reflects on her nearly 30 years in long-term care and the increasing attention being paid to activities planning to improve the quality of life for residents, especially those with dementia.
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June 26, 2017 New research suggests a relationship with diet and plaque for those with the ApoE4 gene mutation.
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June 26, 2017 While U.S. Alzheimer’s rates are increasing for all races, the rates of the disease are skyrocketing for Latinos and African-Americans.
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June 19, 2017 Mary L. Radnofsky, PhD, is helping caregivers reassess how they think about dementia and how they interact with residents who have cognitive decline. And as a person with a neurodegenerative disease, she should know.
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June 16, 2017 A new coloring book from Maria Shriver is designed to help people with dementia bond with loved ones.
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June 13, 2017 The Dementia with Lewy Bodies Consortium has updated its diagnostic and management recommendations after more than a decade.
Read More » What does your facility's interior space look like to a person with dementia? Two senior living design experts discuss common pitfalls that can can confuse residents with cognitive challenges and jeopardize their safety.
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June 5, 2017 A university lecturer has been awarded a grant to continue her research on how spatial configuration and design in long-term care facilities influences residents with dementia.
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May 31, 2017 Researchers examine the likelihood of falling when people with dementia use a cane or walker.
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May 30, 2017 A meta-analysis has found seniors who exercise at moderate-to-vigorous intensity have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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May 30, 2017 While senior care has progressed in avoiding unnecessary medications, many patients with advanced dementia are still receiving at least one drug of questionable benefit, especially in the last month of life.
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May 25, 2017 Nearly 200 attendees and 20 expert speakers gathered in Philadelphia for a two-day deep dive into the executive and clinical aspects of delivering the country’s most sophisticated memory care services.
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May 24, 2017 Even the best staffs will get only so far without leaders who ask them to explore new ideas and push them to move beyond the status quo.
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May 23, 2017 Nearly 200 attendees and 20 expert speakers are gathering in Philadelphia for a two-day deep dive into the executive and clinical aspects of delivering the country’s most sophisticated memory care services.
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May 20, 2017 Memory Cafes, a concept born in the Netherlands, are growing in popularity across the country as a way for families and those with cognitive impairment to communicate and socialize on their own terms.
Read More » Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is difficult. Atypical forms of the disease can be even more challenging to identify, requiring different assessment tools and interventions.
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May 18, 2017 An Autumn Leaves facility is hosting the formal promenade for its senior residents with dementia.
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May 11, 2017 A Texas nursing home is being sued for negligence after a CNA captured footage of a sleeping resident rubbing feces on her face.
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May 9, 2017 An Alzheimer’s organization is planning a seven-day Caribbean cruise where people with dementia and their loved ones can relax, learn about the disease and meet others in the same boat.
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May 8, 2017 A new study has found that teaching staff to identify unmet needs in residents with dementia led to fewer “behaviors” and ultimately reduced use of antipsychotic medications.
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