Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s

World Alzheimer’s Month: Reminiscing with Sensory Boxes

For the month of September, we’ve been dedicating our blogs to issues in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in support of World Alzheimer’s Month. Today, we wrap up our series with a blog on a unique way to inspire meaningful communication … Continue reading

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World Alzheimer’s Month: How Dementia Can Impact Mealtime

Did you know that over 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease? September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and in order to help increase awareness, we’re dedicating this month’s blogs to topics in Alzheimer’s disease. Today, we’ll talk about … Continue reading

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World Alzheimer’s Month: 5 Tips for Connection and Communication

Did you know that September is World Alzheimer’s Month? In order to help increase awareness, we’re dedicating some of this month’s blogs to topics in Alzheimer’s disease. Last week we gave some basic information about the global and national impact … Continue reading

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World Alzheimer’s Month: Did you know…

September is World Alzheimer’s Month! Each year, organizations and individuals around the globe recognize this international campaign to increase awareness and decrease stigma of living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: 5 Tips for Caregivers to Improve Communication

Every 67 seconds another person in the United States develops Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s not only irreversibly changes the lives of its victims, but also the lives of their loved ones. Today, in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we dedicate this … Continue reading

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Could You Spot Alzheimer’s Disease? 10 Signs to Know

Did you know that out of the top 10 causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s disease is the only one that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed? To raise public awareness of this disease, President Ronald Reagan designated … Continue reading

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September is Healthy Aging Month!

Did you know that senior citizens are the largest and fastest growing population in the United States? According to the U.S. Census, the 65-and-older population grew 15% between 2000 and 2010, to an estimated 40.3 million seniors. Because people are … Continue reading

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Help Your Loved One with Dementia Communicate! 3 Easy Tips

As modern medicine continually finds ways to extend the length and quality of life, the number of older adults in the United States has increased significantly. Unfortunately, aging often brings difficulties in speech, language and communication. One of the most … Continue reading

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Robotic Seal Therapy? How Technology is Improving the Lives of People with Dementia  

Did you know that 5.1 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease? As the proportion of the population who is over 65 years old continues to increase, this number continues to grow: by 2025, the number of people with … Continue reading

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Can You Spot the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Did you know that May is Better Speech and Hearing Month? Each year the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) dedicates the month of May to this campaign, designed to raise public awareness of communication disorders: how to identify them, … Continue reading

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