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November 2012 Newsletter
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
In the United States, the month of November is distinguished as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Throughout the month, advocates raise awareness, families honor loved ones who lost the battle to the disease, sponsors hope to raise additional funds, and some families might mark milestones as they care for those living with the condition. November is the time to focus on Alzheimer’s so that we can move towards a cure, writes Derek Jones, a … Read the rest »
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Tagged caregiver, Dementia, disease, Family, family caregivers, health care, memory loss, research, support group
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October 2012 Newsletter
Nov. 13 is National Memory Screening Day, free screenings offered
The public can take advantage of free memory screenings on Nov. 13 at hundreds of sites across the United States and around the world. The screenings are offered to promote early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. Participants should follow up with their own physicians if the screenings identify any potential problems. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and a variety of healthcare organizations serve as … Read the rest »
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Tagged assistance, assisted living, brain, caregiver, disease, Family, family caregivers, health care, memory loss
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August 2012 Newsletter
After support group ends, attendees form their own group
For caregivers and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, support groups provide much needed information, a place to air their burdens, and companionship with people in a similar situation. After their eight-month class on memory loss, five couples and two single women did not want their camaraderie to end, reporter Dominique Fong wrote for The Oregonian. One couple, Dave and Hallie Caswell, said their love and care for their fellow … Read the rest »
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Tagged Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, assisted living, body language, Caregivers, communication techniques, Dementia, elder care, fight against Alzheimer's Disease, Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, meaningful activity, memory loss, safety of patients with dementia, social needs of patients, support groups, Walk to End Alheizmer's
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