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There's no cure, yet, forAlzheimer's disease. But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of both peopleliving with dementiaand their caregivers.Unlike support groups, these programs teach caregivers concrete skills such as how to cope with stress, make home en...
Unlike support groups, these programs teach caregivers concrete skills such as how to cope with stress, make home environments safe, communicate effectively with someone who's confused, or solve problems that arise as this devastating illness progresses. Some of these programs, known as "comprehensive...
As if sundowning weren’t a challenge for those with dementia and their caregivers we add fireworks to the mix on July 4theach year. A person who once loved fireworks may respond differently now. For someone with dementia, the loud pops and explosions can trigger memories of wartime experience...
In Australia, dementia services need to have more components of preventing or reducing caregivers' subjective burden. As subjective burden is mediated by culture, caregiver support mechanisms should consider caregivers' needs associated with their cultural values. Keywords: Dementia,...
Objective: To document the views of family caregivers of persons with dementia about quality of life for their relative during the late and terminal stages of the disease, as part of an exploratory study of best quality care and support. Methods: Fifteen former caregivers (five wives, five ...
declare to caregivers: “You are valued! You are not alone! We are in this together!” advocate for governmental support for research, treatment, and financial support for the healthcare crisis Alzheimer’s represents commit to do all I can to end Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia so...
Today’s discussion is about people living with Dementia. This podcast explores unique topics related to dementia through conversations with physicians, experts, and community leaders—focusing on innovative ideas, practical strategies, and proven methods to create a supportive path for caregivers. ...
Internet interventions hold considerable promise for meeting the educational and support needs of informal dementia caregivers at reduced costs. The current study aims to provide an overview of the evidence for the effectiveness, feasibility, and quality of Internet interventions for informal caregivers of...
The aim of this study was to produce and explore accounts of the poorly understood and minimally documented experience of diagnosis and support seeking amongst people living with rare forms of dementia, as well as informal caregivers. Two qualitative methodologies were employed in order to do so. ...