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04/01/2022

Aphasia is a language disorder that is caused by damage to the areas of the brain that are responsible for language expression and comprehension. Six common causes of aphasia include stroke, brain injury, brain tumor, brain infections, brain surgery, and progressive neurological disease. Prognosis and recovery will differ, depending on the cause.

Speech-language pathologists are the professionals who can assist people living with aphasia and their communication partners to achieve more successful communication and improved quality of life.

12/26/2021

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dementia-can-probiotics-improve-cognitive-function

The results of a meta-analysis suggest that probiotic supplementation may improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment.

12/05/2021

Here's some food for thought...

https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20211111/many-people-may-be-eating-their-way-to-dementia

New research suggests a diet is loaded with pro-inflammatory foods may increase your risk for memory loss, issues with language, problem-solving and other thinking skills as you age.

04/13/2020

Good communication skills make caregiving for a person with dementia less stressful. Here are some helpful tips👇

11/27/2019

https://www.npr.org/2019/11/26/777826691/program-offers-tlc-to-older-adults-and-their-homes-so-they-can-stay-put

Many older adults want to age in their own homes, and the CAPABLE program makes that possible by offering everything from physical therapy to grab bar installation. It's cost effective too.

11/21/2019

https://www.kindlycare.com/sundowning-syndrome/?fbclid=IwAR3dwAvB52FgyOimfOpVyue1b6qseF-v_WRhTqa5mGxuCp8I0PRYz4OZMSw

Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s, vascular and other mixed dementias. Learn more about sundowning's causes, symptoms, caregiving and treatments.

11/10/2019

Change your perspective. Orient to your loved one's reality.

09/29/2019

https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2017-08-reverse-aging-brain.html

As we grow older we suffer a decline in mental and physical fitness, which can be made worse by conditions like Alzheimer's disease. A new study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, shows that older people who routinely partake in physical exercise can reverse the s...

08/13/2019

https://bigthink.com/news/ever-get-the-tingles-from-listening-to-good-music-that-part-of-your-brain-will-never-get-lost-to-alzheimers?fbclid=IwAR3zkgg1ziE4sJ9rDCAg1WnOktBmrHeeFZAcifBcIWldL-08bbEJZtowYxg

The part of your brain responsible for ASMR catalogs music, and appears to be a stronghold against Alzheimer's and dementia.

07/30/2019

Margarine, Soda, Processed Meats, Fried Foods, and Foods Containing MSG are on this list!

https://braintest.com/5-foods-dementia-patients-should-avoid/

When caring for dementia patients, you know that feeding and nutrition can be challenging to say the least. Of course, as their condition progresses, issues with chewing and swallowing become more difficult, not to mention

06/17/2019

Ten Early Warning Signs of Dementia with Teepa Snow

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pqmqC-702Yg&feature=youtu.be

Dementia Care and Training Specialist Teepa Snow joins Senior Helpers to help you recognize and understand the ten early signs of dementia.

05/31/2019

Good communication skills are so important when speaking with your loved one!

05/27/2019

https://www.npr.org/2019/05/21/725366912/dementia-reimagined-asks-can-there-be-happiness-for-those-with-memory-loss

While caring for her mother, who had dementia, bioethicist Tia Powell began imagining a different way to approach the disease. Her new book looks at long-term care options and end-of-life decisions.

05/27/2019

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48335245?fbclid=IwAR0q6HkpXogSUshM3cJB5_hGa3Yswc_fqkELlnk2l5TK1Sz4allWG9FNhzo

Thousands of cannula sleeves have been made by a knitting group since it was set up by a Chester singer.

05/27/2019

For all of my Caregivers out there, these are the 10 Commandments of Living with Dementia. Save or screenshot!

05/05/2019

I always find great resources and learn something new from listening to these podcasts. Definitely check them out!

https://player.fm/podcasts/dementia

Top Dementia podcasts for 2019.

03/03/2019

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/11-year-old-girl-granting-wishes-to-nursing-home-residents/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6g&linkId=64248293

Ruby Chitsey likes to go to work with her mom at a nursing home. One day she started asking residents what they wish for

01/30/2019

https://tiphero.com/daughters-note-mother-dementia/

If you know someone with dementia, then you may find what one daughter did for her mother to be relatable. Find out how she addressed her mom's worries.